This is a -very- interesting development in the engine swapout arena. My
question is, as I own both an auto and a 4spd: Would VW of S Africa offer a
kit for the automatic? I understand they never offered the auto with thier
Vanagons.

P.B. wrote:

> I am in the process of converting an '87 Vanagon Wolfsburg with a VW
> factory approved engine conversion kit from South Africa. I have been
> asked by the factory to research the possibility of distributing this
> kit in the USA and getting CARB certification. In South Africa, VW 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. A 12 month unlimited miles warranty on the engine will be
> included.  I will update the forum when I am farther along.

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