Thanks for the help David.

I guess you missed the fact that I was looking for help with a VW problem,
not just spouting off about a product or company. I have heard nothing but
negative reports about VW of Canada rebuilds in the past. After this
personal experience, I was just saying that I would stay away from these in
the future (if I have a choice). I just purchased this particular van, so I
have no history on it's maintenance (Other than the stack of receipts 3
inches high detailing thousands of dollars in repair in the past ten years
that was in the glove compartment.) So you are correct, it may not be VW of
Canada's fault.

I stand corrected.

Once again, thanks for taking your time to give me helpful information (and
wasting BW).

Ward

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of David Brodbeck
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 4:11 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: HELP...any engine builders out there???

On Thu, 17 Oct 2002, Ward Smith wrote:

> The engine I am rebuilding is a VW of Canada with
> only 50K on it. Remind me to stay away from these.

I don't know if it's 'fair' to blame VW of Canada for this.  I mean, a
melted piston would indicate a timing or fuel injection problem, not an
internal engine flaw.

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