At 9:06 AM 5/10/99, Peter B. wrote:
>I am in the process of converting an '87 Vanagon Wolfsburg with a VW
>factory approved conversion kit from South Africa. I have been asked by
>the factory to research the possibility of distributing this kit in the
>USA. In South Africa they had stopped selling the Wasserboxer for some
>time and only sold the conversion through the dealer network. The
>conversion is very complete. It comes with a complete 2.0 liter motronic
>engine, filter box, supports, hoses, wiring harness, etc. What is
>impressive is that with very few exceptions, everything has a VW part
>number and is genuine. This kit is available for Vanagons with or
>without AC and also is built for Synchros.  I will update the forum when
>I am farther along.
>

        2.0L Motronic... an in-line 4 cylinder? Like the Eurospec I-4 2.0L?
        What are the specs on this engine?

        FACTORY? Which factory? VW in Germany, or VW in South Africa?

        Which state(s) do you plan to sell this conversion in? Different
        states, as you no doubt know, have different emission policy
        regarding engine transplants...

        Will the kit include all the right parts to mate to an automatic
        transmission Vanagon with A/C, cruise, and power steering?

        What about the exhaust system...will it include catalytic converter?
        And will it be quiet?

        How will this be different from the Eurospec transplant?

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