I also have a AVP engine that Is now 2 months new with 2500 miles.
I just took a 1000 mile trip and it did not burn any oil.It does have a
small oil leak from the main seal but every VW I've had leaks from
the main seal sooner or later.
>-----Original Message-----
>From:  McDonell,Scott
>Sent:  Wednesday, December 03, 1997 3:33 PM
>To:    Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
>Subject:       Re: Rebuilt Engines
>
>Can't give anything but rave reviews to the AVP engine I've been
>running for 4-5 months and several thousand miles.  They're in
>Sacramento and can be reached at 800.548.5766.
>
>Scott
>Ogden, Utah
>86 Syncro GL
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From:   Morrell, Edward [SMTP:Edward_Morrell@JDEDWARDS.COM]
>Sent:   Wednesday, December 03, 1997 3:26 PM
>To:     Vanagon@GERRY.SDSC.EDU
>Subject:        Rebuilt Engines
>
>Looks like it is my turn.  125K on engine and heads leaking.  Would
>really appreciate opinions on rebuilt engines.  VW is telling me 4-6
>weeks, and this is a problem for me.  Experiences with rebuilders-
>good
>and bad will help me!  Thanks in advance,
>Ed
>90 Carat, 125k and not looking so good right now (sigh)