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Subject:Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
From:Andrew Grebneff
Date:Fri, 15 Jun 2001 23:22:40 +1200

You do wonder...

>Now Why doesn't Volkswagen offer this kit in the U.S. at the
>dealerships?There is
>where they could make some money!
>
>Andrew Grebneff wrote:
>
>> >I have been told that VW of South Africa no longer sells replacement
>> >waterboxers but, instead, they offer a complete kit to replace the wbx with
>> >an inline-4 VW engine.  Does anyone out there in Vanagoland know the VW part
>> >numbers which apply to a conversion kit such as this?
>> >
>> >Rich
>>
>> as far as I know the T3 is only sold in RSA now with an Audi five.
>>
>> Try e-mailing Shelleys VW in Port Elizabeth. In June 1999 they offered me a
>> complete factory kit comprising a 2.5 five, 095 5-speed and complete wiring
>> loom for R22,000.00. Shipping to NZ was estimated at R2000.
>>
>> <shellven@mweb.co.za>