Neil,
  I get the impression that you are starting to build up a vanagon
collection.  Hope you have plenty of room and plenty of time.
BTDT

Larry A.

On Thu, Feb 12, 2015 at 10:54 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Oh, you know. Ya. I have a line on a diesel. We'll see. It's possible
> it has a VWoC reman.
>
> I've read various opinions re: VWoC boxer engine remans including a
> statement saying something to the effect of 'they line bored every
> case'. But then this is the internet after all. Regardless, that made
> me curious as to any possible "matter of course" rebuild processes
> they may've applied to the diesel. But enough conjecture on my part.
>
> If it runs ok etc. etc. whatever. That poor little engine sure sees a
> beating in a Vanagon.
> I know it's a good design. My Dad's '81 diesel Rabbit ran for many miles.
>
>
>
> On 2/12/15, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > Curious why you would be asking. Are you now getting a Diesel? As for
> > getting a lemon I doubt there is any engine or transmission rebuilder
> that
> > has never had a problem. From my experience with any of the Canada
> rebuilds
> > over the years there where many consistencies for both engines and
> > transmissions.  I once installed a VW reman transmission on a Passat that
> > was bad on install. Worked fine until it warmed up . VW put me through
> some
> > grief before admitting it was bad. For engines that I saw with premature
> > failures or problems there was always some outside cause. Even the cheapy
> > rebuilds tend to have this situation.
> >
> > Dennis
>
>
>
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