Good advice, which Michael von Hoegen from Stockheim cheerfully follows. Finally, the car becomes the favorite. Quickly he recognized that the 1.6 Liter Diesel-equipped red Bus, which had already had two previous owners, was in good condition and with a more powerful engine it could be fun.
More power comes easiest with more cubic capacity.
Of the available VW powerplants, the only thing which made sense was the VR6. But this particular solution will require special skills to implement. In particular, the mating of engine to gearbox needed careful attention. Michael built an adapter for the crankshaft and bell housing, as well as a special engine support. In spite of its good condition, the body was a special challenge for the Stockheim painter.