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Was after a few opinions on the gti conversion. I'm currently looking into this conversion as
The head gasket as gone on the Jx. The only thing that worries me
Is will it devalue the van. What's your opinion? Cheers

Why would it devalue the van?

More power, better fuel economy, available spares for the Agg engine.

Best thing I have done to my bus, Fun to drive & can easily overtake a lorry uphill.

Whats not to like?

From What I've seen GTied vans go for bigger money.

Thats settled it lol she's going gti.

How much hassle is it to put a gti in? I've got a feeling I'm in the same boat....

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vwaddict wrote:How much hassle is it to put a gti in? I've got a feeling I'm in the same boat....

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Pretty straight forward mate especially if your going from a
Jx you got all the bits you need for the conversion really

easy if you already have diesel engine as you will already have engine mounts, hoses, bell housing sump and a few other bits i can't remember.

Look in the alternative engine info in the tech area on here for loads of info or


There is this faceache group with some real helpful peeps on it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

badgerfax wrote: There is this faceache group with some real helpful peeps on it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We are helpful and nice.

Titus A Duxass wrote:

badgerfax wrote: There is this faceache group with some real helpful peeps on it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We are helpful and nice.

Cool I'll check it out....

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Titus A Duxass wrote:

badgerfax wrote: There is this faceache group with some real helpful peeps on it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We are helpful and nice.

It's true

T25_steveo wrote:

Titus A Duxass wrote:

badgerfax wrote: There is this faceache group with some real helpful peeps on it
https://www.facebook.com/groups/256191624580607/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

We are helpful and nice.

It's true

indeed...we are lovely folks!

badgerfax wrote:Why would it devalue the van?

More power, better fuel economy, available spares for the Agg engine.

Best thing I have done to my bus, Fun to drive & can easily overtake a lorry uphill.

Whats not to like?

As compared to what? a DG?

Oi! Are you looking at my 3.3699289 pints?

Nowt wrong wirra DG!

T25_steveo wrote:Was after a few opinions on the gti conversion. I'm currently looking into this conversion as
The head gasket as gone on the Jx. The only thing that worries me
Is will it devalue the van. What's your opinion? Cheers

I have asked myself this very question.
My DG only has approx 40,000 miles on a refurbed engine, but I do ask myself whether when the time comes do I go Subaru or rebuild route...

In honesty I like the idea of buying an original van and would prefer that - so for a good one would pay more.
I suppose it depends on who is looking to buy when you are looking to sell?