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Date:         Thu, 6 Jul 2006 13:32:37 -0700
Reply-To:     obeechi@RUNBOX.COM
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From:         Mark C <obeechi@RUNBOX.COM>
Subject:      SA steering wheel - hey guys that site shows SA wheels being in
              stock 'again'
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Sent: Tue, 4 Jul 2006 20:58:04 -0700
From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: audi engine


> On 7/4/06, Tom Sinclair <neeemo@yahoo.com> wrote:
> 
> > You use a factory VW bellhousing from South Africa
> > where they used the Audfi five cyl engine.  The V6 has
> > the same bolt pattern I believe.
> >
> > http://www.southafrica-parts.de/ >>look under "5 cyl
> > conversion"
> >
> > Tom
> 
> 
> 
> Tom,
> 
> I believe he will need a KEP (or similar custom) adapter. The SA bellhousing
> tilts the inline-5 at a 15 degree angle. Since he is contemplating a V6
> engine, that angle would not be advisable.
> 
> BenT
> 


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