Is this going to impact importation of Rhein Wheels et? I wonder what personal tragedy it was. Also, do Vanagon owners really pay attention to the economy? Seems like he could at least set up one of the Vanagon vendors with some of his SA contacts. 

From: Dave Yates <transparu@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Tiico Out of business!!

> Being in Australia, I had never paid attention to Tiico, but this
> seems like a great loss.
> 
> When i looked them up, I cam across a product they used to sell:
> rebuilt Vanagon automatic transmissions with the A2 (Golf/ Jetta)
> final drive.
> 
> Can anyone help me with information about this please?  What was the
> advantage/reason for this mod to the Vanagon automatic transmission?
> What is involved in the conversion?
> 
> Thanks
> 
> Dave
> downunder
> 
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