Date:         Tue, 20 Aug 2002 23:45:39 EDT
Reply-To:     KimBrennan@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim Brennan <KimBrennan@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon replacement engines
Comments: To: tsshanley@EARTHLINK.NET
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In a message dated 8/20/02 10:00:51 PM, tsshanley@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

>Hey all, I  thought some may be interested in these replacement engines.
> A claimed 115hp and 135ft.lbs. of torque!?  See replacement engines at
>www.eurocars.bz  I have had some minor work done on my 89 Wolfsburg by
>these folks and was very impressed.  They are located in the Denver area.

Hmmph! Actually, I'm a little surprised no one attempted to make a "big bore"
version of the wasserboxer before.

Of course, I've been pondering the Audi I-5 engine...or maybe getting
audacious and try to locate a VR5 for my Westy Syncro (but both of those
choices would require finessing to get them to stay under the existing deck.)
While not as powerful, a drop in wasserboxer that is more powerful (and
hence, perhaps less stressed when in use) sounds intriguing.