Date:         Wed, 3 Jan 2001 08:00:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sean Garrett <seangar@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Mark Stephens Engine?
Comments: To: pokey@VANAGON.ORG
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I am almost certain that Mark Stephens is out of business and the warranty
is no good. Although there have been reported problems with actual
"dealings" with him I have not seen any threads about his work being suspect
or faulty. I have a set of his heads for my 2.0l aircooled that Im working
on getting together.

SeanG
80 Westy
95 EVC


>From: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>Reply-To: "1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Mark Stephens Engine?
>Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 23:16:39 -0500
>
>Saw this at: http://www.ep.com/js/mi/c0/b0/v0/1019956.html. Anyone know
>anything about a "Mark Stephens" engine?
>
>This camper has just over 1000 miles on a new engine. This engine was built
>by Mark Stephens and doubles the stock horsepower (67HP) to 130 HP. The
>engine alone was $2300. This van is for the van owner who desires a little
>more than the standard engine provides. When the engine was replaced a new
>external oil cooler with thermostat was added just beneath the front grill.
>All other components were gone over , replacing ALL the old fuel lines
>,engine compartment seal, and other hoses to the engine. The fuel injectors
>were cleaned and flow tested and the fuel pump was flow tested.. It has a
>new accelerator cable, thermostat and cable. Front brake pads replaced. It
>has 4 new KYB shocks all around for a very comfy ride - comparable to the
>feel of a new van. It has a Blaupunkt AM/FM Cassette stereo. I changed the
>paint from ivory to cyber green when I got it (similar to the 1999 VW
>color). The previous owner had a new clutch put in at 147,000 miles (
>currently it has 157,000). All the new engine work was done at 156,000. New
>stabilizer links to the front sway bar are currently being added . This van
>also has the optional gasoline auxiliary heater, although it needs service.
>The tires are still in good shape. Extras include a brand new bra, brand
>new
>muffler, cylinder head temp. gage, and privacy glass.
>
>This is a full camper and all the appliances work (stove, fridge,sink) and
>are in good order. The canvas is in good shape.
>
>We had planned to keep this van for a long time. However, I now intend to
>upgrade to a Syncro 4 wheel drive camper.
>
>This is a turnkey van for someone who wants a reliable van without any
>maintenance for a while.
>
>Thanks,
>Chris Gronski
>Toronto, Ontario,
>'80 Westy "Pokey" - SLOPOKEY
>'87 Chevrolet Sprint - Ice Racer
>'91 Pontiac Firefly - Convertible
>www.vanagon.org & .ca
>www.gronski.com, .org, & .ca
>www.nineeleven.org & .ca

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