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Subject:Re: Porsche Engine?
From:Sylvain B
Date:Sun, 17 Dec 2000 14:05:38 -0500

Isn't it possible for it to just have a porshe flat 4 cylinder air cooled?

>From: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
>Reply-To: Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: Porsche Engine?
>Date: Sun, 17 Dec 2000 10:44:29 +0000
>
>If watercooled (and it should be) count the plug wires.  Should be six
>of 'em.  If only four...  VW's finest! If it indeed has a Porsche six
>in it, just pay the man.  Excellent price if you can drive it home.
>
>Jim Arnott
>WetWesties
>Union, OR
>
> > Rod Smith wrote:
> >
> > Hi;
> >
> > I am scheduled to go look at an '84 Westy tommorrow
> > in which the owner claims to have a Porsche motor.
> >
> > His add for this vehicle reads as follows:
> >
> > Price:                      $4,500.00
> >
> > 1984 WESTY CUSTOM BUILT IN GERMANY IN FEB OF 84. HAS A PORSCHE
> > MOTOR. MINT CONDITION, REAR AIR, STOVE, FRIDGE, SINK, FOUR SPEED.A
> > REAL GEM
> >
> > Any advise on how to tell if this vehicle indeed does have a Porsche
> > motor
> > in it?
> > Any advise on what else to look for would also be greatly
> > appreciated.
> >
> > BTW - I'm new to this list, having signed on only two days ago
> > so I apologize if this has been covered before.
> >
> > Thanks:
> > Rod
> > Canada; Ky
> > Future Westy owner

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