Date:         Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:10:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Donalds <bostneng@FCL-US.NET>
Subject:      Re: Crank Bearings - Non-Availability
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Roger and fellow vanagon types

I have been in touch with Kolbenschmidt they have reported to me that
the main bearings for the vanagon have not been made for 2 years. the
problem is with the small #4 nose bearing they cant or wont make it they
where not clear why. It is zink coated and I think that might be part of
the problem. They also said that they have tried to get other suppliers
in brazil to provide the small bearing with no luck and are now ordering
the small bearing from mexico and should have a supply
in 90 days that puts the main bearing in this country in april as Ron
said
I have suggested that they ship the bearings without the missing bearing
or sell the bearings individually as VW has done when they had a supply.
I have not heard back from on this
I have a small supply of bearings and will sell them only as part of a
complete engine
I am currently tooling up to align bore type 4 and waterboxer cases and
will be offering this service
in the very near future
Bob Donalds
boston engine
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