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Subject:FWD: FS Golf '86 for parts (Durham NC)
From:Tom Carrington
Date:Tue, 19 Jan 1999 15:13:44 -0500

For those who are considering a Vanagon diesel => gas engine conversion,
this would be a decent source for your engine and all the associated
electronics. FWIW, I bought a similar car for $350 with the engine
running just fine.

Standard disclaimers apply

m.champagne@cellbio.duke.edu wrote:
>
> I'm getting rid of my Golf '86...  Transmission died, plus needs two wheel
> bearings, which would cost more to fix than what the car is worth since it was
> salvaged from a minor accident (only body was affected).
>
> 130k, 4 door, 5 spd, engine and the rest are great.  You tow it away (will only
> run in reverse for now!).
>
> Make an offer!
> m.champagne@cellbio.duke.edu

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TomC
tcarrington@relitech.com
http://www.relitech.com/tomc/tomvw.htm
85 Vanagon CrewCab
82 Vanagon Westy diesel =>gas conversion
65 Notchback

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