A question for Bob Donalds,

I have the case and crank from my engine that failed back in 1999 at
about 90,000 miles.. The engine was dismantled to determine the extent
of damage. When it was removed from the Van, I discovered a yellow
sticker on the case that said "Remanufactured by VW of Canada."

The internal parts seemed pretty much ok except that cylinder that hand
the meltdown. In considering whether to rebuild the thing, I was
wondering if there are any special considerations or concerns I should
have in regards to what VW of Canada may have done with the case and
crank when they put it through the remanufacturing process. ie, align
boring, oversize bearings, crank grinding, etc.

I find it interesting that the mileage on the van when I bought it was
86,000 miles, so  somewhere between "New" and 86,000 miles there had
been another engine in the van before this "Remanufactured by VW of
Canada" engine was ever installed. Can't help but wonder what happened
to the original engine that was in the van from the factory. Given the
fact of engine failure after I owned it for only 4,000 miles, I can only
surmise that whoever owned it before, had simply driven the dog pooh out
of it.

Thanks for any info on the Canadian remanufacturing.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver