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Subject:Re: VW approved engine conversion kit
From:P.B.
Date:Wed, 12 May 1999 08:30:03 -0700

I will check on auto and revert when I have the info.

Mark B. Magee wrote:

> 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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