Date:         Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:14:12 -0500
Reply-To:     zephyrman <zephyr99@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         zephyrman <zephyr99@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      "Help, Vanagon down in O.K.C."
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Hi listees.
Once again, I'm in need of your help and suggestions.  My 89 Westy blew the engine in Oklahoma enroute from Memphis to CA.  I towed her and left her at Cable VW in OKC, OK.  I went on home to Memphis and called to inform them that I wanted a new engine installed.  They said okay, but would take a month, since mechanic who deals with older VW engines was having surgery.  
Month later, they call me, price out new engine and repairs, and labor, and say I'll have Van in 2 weeks.  I say great!
Today, they call me and tell me the part number for the engine I need (2.1 Digifant) reman is no longer available from VW!  This removal from VW system having occured in last 30 days.  
They say I can have some other rebuilt shippped to them, and they'll install, but won't warranty it.
My whole reason for having a dealer install a VW engine was for the 12,000/12 mo warranty by any VW dealer.
I called VW customer care, and they said they can tell me the names of some "vintage repair" engine shops.  I said no thanks.  I need a new remanufactured engine in OKC.  To tow my van somewhere else is also very cost prohibitive.  What do I do?
Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated..... Thanks.. Ron in Tennessee

P.S.  The engine has 150,000 miles , and has already had new heads and gaskets put on.  This time, I know I blew the pistons.  I definitely want the entire new engine!

Zephyrman, 1989 Vanagon GL Westy, and proud caretaker of Mikey, the Genuine, Original Ozark Mountain Wonder Dog and Griz Chaser, currently residing about halfway between Bucksnort and Toadsuck !

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