>I was preparing to buy a Tiico engine and my friend said he would give me
>his Audi 5000 Tubro that is sitting behind his house. The engine has 150k on
>it, After sitting 5 months it starts up instanty. Would I be stupid to put
>this engine in my Syncro or stupid not to? Last where can I get an adapter
>plate for this conversion? Thanks
>  Andre
>  Richmond Va.
>  90 syncro westy

John Pronk in Auckland <john_pronk@stratos.co.nz> fitted an Audi 5 to
his. Addition of one cylinder makes this engine far more charismatic
than the rough four. I'd say it'd be a good swap, but the trans'
longevity will be suspect.
--
Andrew Grebneff
165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut