It reads like it is a brand new engine, but not VW:

"2.0 liter inline VW/Audi style engine"

...and...

"THE CONTENTS OF THE KIT IS AS FOLLOWS:

BRAND NEW! 2.0 liter HIGH OUTPUT
        engine (135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor
all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner systemengine compartment wiring harnessthrottle body (pre-installed on engine)engine management system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0) all water hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc.
    (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed
    on engine)4 wire oxygen sensormuffler clampsaccelerator cablewater pump (pre-installed on block)all drive beltshose clampsmisc. hardware4 wire oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF
    format. (See link at right)utilize your stock muffler and catalytic converterengine lid requires
        no modification
    and no loss of ground clearance.access your dipstick and radiator overflow tank
    through the license plate coverengine comes assembled with manifolds, oil pan,
    engine mounts, timing belt, distributor, exhaust down pipe, flywheel, bell housing adapter
    plate, genuine oil filter, ready to install!engine comes with 12 month / 12K miles
    parts warranty. Click here for more info on the
        warranty.The engine is available for all versions of Vanagon equipped with a waterboxer engine.
    Syncros and automatic transmission Vanagon included!"

Chris S.
'84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/
'01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg

1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended Expert Vanagon Part Source

----- Original Message ----
From: BJ Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Friday, November 2, 2007 3:28:14 PM
Subject: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.

It says "WITH A BRAND NEW HIGH OUTPUT 2.0-LITER 4 CYLINDER INLINE
 ENGINE
CONVERSION! Conversion Developed by VW South Africa Racing division and
engine management by Bosch South Africa."

I read that as saying they are selling a brand new factory engine.

Bryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
 Of
Jim Akiba
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:56 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.

Here's an interesting question, and I'm curious too

By show of "hands"(email) after reading the copy on their site, how
many people on the list understand it to be:

1) a brand new engine(which in the industry means factory built,
virgin/unseasoned castings)
2) genuine VW (meaning the longblock was designed/built by VW, and
assembled by VW)

Jim Akiba

On 11/2/07, John Reddick <svyolo@yahoo.com> wrote:
 are still the biggest because of great marketing.

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