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Subject:Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
From:Neil N
Date:Tue, 24 Jan 2017 14:18:57 -0800

I have to wonder if warrantee isn't valid due to any possible issue is due
to adaptor plates, different clutch housings positioning flywheel teeth
further from the GW starter pinion teeth.

But I see your point.  :)

Neil.

On Tuesday, January 24, 2017, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:

Remember, GW has staked their business model on rebuilding the WBX,
> sometimes to ridiculous degrees and expense, IMHO. They don't want to
> encourage any conversions, even if their stuff works fine with them.  I
> plan on using their SS muffler with my Subaru conversion and I'm sure it's
> not warranted for that.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> <javascript:;>] On Behalf Of Neil N
> Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2017 1:52 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <javascript:;>
> Subject: Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
>
> So FWIW, I emailed gowesty asking if the warranty, if required, would be
> valid with my Jetta 2.0 conversion. Answer was still "no".
>
>

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Neil n

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