Club 80-90 Forums

[quote="dickspanner"]You can stick any engine in the van, it just depends how deep your pockets are. I have a diesel conversion kit (exc sump) if you decide to go down diesel route. Thanks for that.... The engine that is in is diesel...does that mean it didn't have an air cooled engine pre...

[quote="Pepperami"]The engine in it's rightful place. [IMG]http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd177/Scoobydubbydoo/newscoobyengine.jpg[/img][/quote] Thanks for your responses.... My goodness, I cant believe that the van is big / strong enough to support an engine like that! So, what if the...

I am new to this vehicle. I am about to buy a very old (1981) vehicle, which has a water cooled engine, a replacement for the original air cooled 1600. I am considering the work i may do on this lovely van, and would like to know who has what engine in theirs, and if anyone can give advice on easily...