Phil,

If you want to escape the duty at the border you should must label the
engine as  going for warranty work.
Or if you want declare the country of manufacture as ether Canada or U.S.

Cheers
Glen
----- Original Message -----
From: Phil Menchions <tassie@E-STELLA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 4:32 PM
Subject: Re: Shipping an engine to Boston Bob

> I'm wondering if this can be done cross-border (Canada-U.S.) without any
> exorbitant expense (other than the difference in the $ ) or undue hassle.
>
> Phil
> '89 Westy (heading for the inevitable engine replacement)
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: George Wietor <wietorg@YAHOO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2001 4:00 PM
> Subject: Shipping an engine to Boston Bob
>
>
> > Hello Listmembers: I have an opporunity to buy an
> > engine from a listmember. What is the best way to ship
> > the engine from its home in New York State to Boston
> > area and eventually back here to Michigan?
> > My '87 Vanagon and I thank you in advance.
> > I have been unable to e-mail Mr. Donalds at the e-mail
> > address listed on the Boston Engine webpage. Maybe I
> > have a non-metric keyboard. Might could phone him?
> > I don't expect the listmember to hold the engine for
> > me indefinitely, but I am accustomed to relying on the
> > kindness of strangers.
> > George Wietor and Van O'White in Grand Rapids
> >
> > Snow on the ground this AM. Winter is almost here
> > again-fahgedabout June.
> >
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