> Date:    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:24:40 -0400
> From:    Gerry Lepage <Vanagonstretch@AOL.COM>
> Subject: Recall on 91 engine. Fact or Fiction?
>
> Here is the story: The P.O. purchased the new 1991 Vanagon GL Westfalia
> Canadian model in Germany. Drove it around Europe for a couple years
> then brought it home to Canada. I purchased it from him about 5 years
> ago. He told me when I bought it that the engine had been recalled at 50
> 000 KM and replaced with a brand new one.
> Is this possible?
>
> Cheers, Gerry
> www.myspace.com/vanalong

Possibly, if the heads leaked. By a new engine, it would likely be a VW reman engine. My '88
Westy had a VW reman engine (long block) AND trans installed in '91 at 165k kms under the
previous owner (I have the receipts since new). The engine was done under warranty; the
trans was not. (3/4 slider hub failed). I am the 2nd owner, and yes, the 1st owner drove it a
LOT - by 1991 he had circled the continent twice already, judging by the reciepts I have. He
drove the 2nd engine from Vancouver to Toronto in 3 days, where the first oil change was
done. This engine was still going strong and leak free when I pulled it out two years ago with
around 220k kms on it. They must have done something better on those remans to make the
heads last longer...

Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA