It reads like it is a brand new engine, but not VW: "2.0 liter inline VW/Audi style engine" ...and... "THE CONTENTS OF THE KIT IS AS FOLLOWS:
BRAND NEW! 2.0 liter HIGH OUTPUT engine (135 hp @ 4800 rpm) 10:1 compression ratio with an anti knock sensor all engine mountings and brackets (pre-installed on engine)air cleaner systemengine compartment wiring harnessthrottle body (pre-installed on engine)engine management system (Bosch Motronic MP 9.0) all water hosescomplete ignition system which includes distributor, etc. (pre-installed on engine)intake / exhaust manifold and custom exhaust pipe (pre-installed on engine)4 wire oxygen sensormuffler clampsaccelerator cablewater pump (pre-installed on block)all drive beltshose clampsmisc. hardware4 wire oxygen sensorfull instructions in PDF format. (See link at right)utilize your stock muffler and catalytic converterengine lid requires no modification and no loss of ground clearance.access your dipstick and radiator overflow tank through the license plate coverengine comes assembled with manifolds, oil pan, engine mounts, timing belt, distributor, exhaust down pipe, flywheel, bell housing adapter plate, genuine oil filter, ready to install!engine comes with 12 month / 12K miles parts warranty. Click here for more info on the warranty.The engine is available for all versions of Vanagon equipped with a waterboxer engine. Syncros and automatic transmission Vanagon included!"
Chris S. '84 Westy -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/vws/hershey/ '01 NB TDI -> http://www.knology.net/~vw/Beetle.jpg 1-888-VW-PARTS <- Recommended Expert Vanagon Part Source ----- Original Message ---- From: BJ Feddish <bfeddish@NETREACH.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, November 2, 2007 3:28:14 PM Subject: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
It says "WITH A BRAND NEW HIGH OUTPUT 2.0-LITER 4 CYLINDER INLINE ENGINE CONVERSION! Conversion Developed by VW South Africa Racing division and engine management by Bosch South Africa." I read that as saying they are selling a brand new factory engine. Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jim Akiba Sent: Friday, November 02, 2007 3:56 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too. Here's an interesting question, and I'm curious too By show of "hands"(email) after reading the copy on their site, how many people on the list understand it to be: 1) a brand new engine(which in the industry means factory built, virgin/unseasoned castings) 2) genuine VW (meaning the longblock was designed/built by VW, and assembled by VW) Jim Akiba On 11/2/07, John Reddick <svyolo@yahoo.com> wrote: are still the biggest because of great marketing.
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