Yes, I'm running one now. Installed it just about a year / 18,000 mi ago. Came well crated with every gasket and fastener imaginable. My only concern was that when we initially started it, the lifters were apparently dry (even though we had spun the engine by hand 20-30 times to get oil moving through the engine). After running for a couple of minutes with a really unnerving clatter from the lifters, we shut it down and called FGA. They said that pumping up the lifters could take 20 minutes or more. We let it run and sure enough about 20 minutes later the lifters began to quiet. Not sure that this was the best way to start though. Other than that, very satisfied. Nothing leaking, compression good. seems like it will last. Gary ----- Original Message ----- From: Rick Berman <love2bike@USWEST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2000 8:00 AM Subject: fast german auto, motor rebuild/ parts ??
> Any comments on "Fast german auto" > Has anyone had experience with the waterboxer rebuild from > this Co. > |
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