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Subject:Re: G60 motor in an '88 westy
From:Mark R Drovdahl
Date:Thu, 18 Feb 1999 22:25:39 -0800

Still doing research on the G60. Thanks to everyone who's contributed to my
cause. I've got a few more questions to bounce off the collective brain.

1) My deal on the G60 motor includes the 5 spd tranny. Should I get this and
have it installed, or stick with my 4 manual?
2) Can I avoid the supercharger problem that David referenced? (see $2000
repair cost)
3) Does anyone have the email address of the guy (Ron, I think) in Santa
Barbara who was selling a G60 Syncro? I'd sure like to talk to him.
4) Is $2450 (maybe slightly less) for the motor and tranny reasonable? Good?
Bad?
5) I don't have the resources to do the work myself, how much should I be
willing to pay someone else to do it?
6) Tough one here. I'm looking for a long term solution to head leaks and
general underpoweredness, I plan on owning this vehicle for a long time, is
this the answer I'm looking for?
7) Lastly, anyone have the specifics on the Audi 5 cyl? Like price, hp,
torque, etc.

Any/All opinions and facts will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much,

Itchin' to drive my van again,
Mark Drovdahl