NPC - Ye Olde Vanagon Thread, Let's (try to) rebuild a WBX engine Options

[Tom_T]

I got the GoWesty Vanagon 2" receiver hitch for ours, because it's the cleanest & least protruding design of the Vanagon hitches out there. That saves on skinned & bruised shins with some of the other designs! I recco you wait until it's on sale to save 10-15% though.

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Rocky Mountain Westy integrates a 2" receiver into their bumper that doesn't protrude.

As you can see from my pic above Marc, I've kept our Westy stock with the FG Bumpers, so the GW hitch was the best option for me.

If someone is switching to steel bumpers, then that one is a good option. IIRC with the GW steel bumpers, you'd have to add a receiver to it.

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Tom
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[Chris H.]

Well the more I look at this thing the more I like it. The undercoating did a great job of protecting the metal underneath. It's flaking off in big chunks now. There's NO rust under there.





The engine, however, is getting less promising. Definitely not going to try to get it running.

This is fine. right?



Couple of holes in the muffler and pipes, and there seem to be bolts missing, as if someone started working on it but then just gave up.









Took the back bumper off since it had a wrinkle in it, and got rid of the cheap FLAPS wheel covers. They DID NOT go quietly.

[Chris H.]

Do these mounts look like they would really work?

eg33 mounts

[sechszylinder]

Here is my Vanagon.

Currently at the painter. Unfortunately the roof needs to be resprayed in darkblue (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

The car will get a 2.0L GTI Engine, which is a popular swap in Germany, since no modification of the engine mount (originally 50HP Diesel) is needed.

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Benno (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

[Chris H.]

Very nice Benno! I was thinking about doing a color change but that looks great! I think I'm going with a 4 cylinder Subaru but we'll see what happens. Lots of work to do before it's time for that.

[76-914]

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[KELTY360]

Do these mounts look like they would really work?

eg33 mounts

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I think it's missing some pieces. BTW, I've got the SmallCar mount but if i was doing it again I'd go with the Rocky Mountain Westy system.

[Chris H.]

Yeah I figured Marc...thanks for the feedback on the RMW mount.

Hey Benno, what year GTI engine are you using?

[914forme]

Do these mounts look like they would really work?

eg33 mounts

Uses the stock factory bar mount for the engine cross bar, and looks like the stock rear engine mounts on the EG. The part I am having trouble picturing in my mind is the angle of the mounts.

If the plates mount flat on the bar, then the angle will be off on the mounts and the EG mounts will fail. If the plates are angled on the bar, then it would work, I am just not a big fan of the brakes tilted and being held in place by one bolt.

Will it work :confused:more than likely. Will it be an elegant solution compared to the ubber heavy Small Car Mount, no. You will still need to fabricate an exhaust hanger also. The small car exhaust hanger is built from the same steel as the engine most. To say it is over kill is an understatement.

[914forme]

Yeah I figured Marc...thanks for the feedback on the RMW mount.

Hey Benno, what year GTI engine are you using?

It was a common swap over here also, very easy, you do want to get a diesel engine oil pan and oil pump. The rest if I remember correctly was a matching period engine and the bolt pattern was the same.

Reason for the diesel pan, and pump is it allows the engine to be titled over to fit in the space. Otherwise it a no go.

[sechszylinder]

Yeah I figured Marc...thanks for the feedback on the RMW mount.

Hey Benno, what year GTI engine are you using?

Its a 1993 engine, which has been used in Golf MK3 GTI and Corrados with engine code 2E. I've completely rebuild the engine featuring new pistons, rebuild cylinder head and new crankshaft bearings. Overall HP will be in the range of 120 HP.
Besides that, I think those subaru engines are a perfect fit for Vanagons, but it needs much more effort for the adaptation.

BR

Benno

[Chris H.]

Very interesting. That paint looks so good Benno. I can't stop looking at it! Do you have any other pics? Mine is so dull and faded it you'd never imagine it would look like that . What size are your Toyo tires?

[Tom_T]

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However, they have some parts not available here, such as those rubber wiring hose grommets at the top of the Vanagon rear hatch & others.

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Tom
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[sechszylinder]

Very interesting. That paint looks so good Benno. I can't stop looking at it! Do you have any other pics? Mine is so dull and faded it you'd never imagine it would look like that . What size are your Toyo tires?

o.k. on popular demand, some more pictures of my vanagon ->





This is my new instrument cluster, which I've build using gauges from speedhut and porsche (unfortunately the only porsche part in this car).



These will be the rims , with Halloween decoration from my kids. BTW. The same rims before restoration that you will see in the last picture of this post.


This is a picture after all chassis repair and welding was done, ready for the painter. That car was a real rust bucket. Lots of work ...


If you have questions regarding rust repair, I think I grew up to an real expert in this field regarding Vanagons (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

BR

Benno (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

[sechszylinder]

Very interesting. That paint looks so good Benno. I can't stop looking at it! Do you have any other pics? Mine is so dull and faded it you'd never imagine it would look like that . What size are your Toyo tires?

And finally, to bring in some Porsche content, a side by side shot of my Vanagon and my 914/6 GT tribute car project some years before .



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Benno (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_flagge6.gif)

[Front yard mechanic]

A box is a box is a box (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

[Tom_T]

A box is a box is a box (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

Nobody forced you to look at this thread Mr. Killjoy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

Maybe this V8 Middie Van will float your boat!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=10823





One dang fast BOX!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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Tom
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[Front yard mechanic]

My kind of box indeed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Tom_T]

Even on the basic 4-bangers - what other car of the <1990s can you camp out in weekends/vacations, drive it as your DD the rest of the time, & live in permanently as your home if need be - than a Westy van!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

FYI I've seen another Vanagon online from SoCal with a Porsche 928 V8 transplanted into it - imagine a "box" version of Rick's "Alien" 928 V8 powered 914 on here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

And then there are the Subie flat-6s & Porsche's own B32 Carrera Vanagons with great power & handling .... for a brick on wheels! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

So sometimes a a box just isn't a box - or at least not an ordinary one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

PS - I'd suggest that you clean & sanitize the seat really well on the car in your avatar!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

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Tom
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[sechszylinder]

FYI I've seen another Vanagon online from SoCal with a Porsche 928 V8 transplanted into it - imagine a "box" version of Rick's "Alien" 928 V8 powered 914 on here! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
Tom
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That is quite interesting! Can you post a link?
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Benno