VW Reman engnies have not been available for ~2 years now. If legitimate they will have a yellow label identifying as such. The latest ones may also have new crankcases and new heads stamped "Poland".
 
Dennis  
 
> Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 09:02:56 -0500
> From: dprovinijr@HA-PA.COM
> Subject: VW Factory engine
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Good Morning All,
> 
> 
> 
> I noticed on one or two Vanagon classified ads, that they describe the
> motor as a New VW Factory Engine. Does VW still provide new engines or
> rebuilt engines in the U.S ? I don't need a new engine, but was just
> wondering. 
> 
> Thanks for your time
> 
> Happy Friday
> 
> 
> 
> Dom
> 
> 85 westy