> Kolbenschmidt in Germany is the only manufacturer that I am aware of > that makes main bearings for the 1.9 and 2.1 engines. My suppliers > report that these bearings have been repeatedly back ordered.
I have been told by one of my suppliers that Kolbenschmidt was bought out, apparantly by Mahle, and has (at least temporarily) ceased production of wasserboxer engine bearings, hence the backorder. Not sure how long the situation will continue. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW |
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