Date:         Tue, 9 Jan 2001 17:36:19 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jhrodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Crank Bearings - Non-Availability
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Recently there was a thread on lack of availability of main bearings and
maybe even rod end bearings (Crank-throw end). Is this really the case?
I want to build a special engine and the bearings thread and the heads
discussion going on with Ron Salmon and Robert Lilley has raised visions
of my engine with all the parts ready to go but no bearings available.
Is this going to kill off the wasserleaker? Am I going to be forced to
do an engine swap because of non-availability of a fairly simple part? I
had much rather upgrade the engine I have...I think it is well balanced
for the vehicle.... than to do a swap. The thought of not being able to
get simple parts is a little scarey.

Can anyone re-assure me with good news??

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver with a basket case 2.1L just waiting to be rebuilt into a
dream engine