>     Since the Vanagon already met Fed safety/crash requirements and the
>Audi 5-cylinder also meets the EPA regs--would it be possible to bring
>these into the US?  Even parts of them would be nice--like a nice new
>rust free, dent free body with a 5-speed tranny.

Garth,

The engine in a SA Vanagon is only a AUDI 5 Cyl. style. It is modified
in some specifications to meet the SA and Vanagon requirements. The
differences you may find in the archives at VW Kombi testreports.

Helmut
'80 Camper