Date:         Tue, 27 May 2008 03:02:05 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I4 Engine conversion - german diesel parts source
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On 5/26/08, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:
>
>
>> Genuine Vanagon used Diesel parts are available from an English speaking
>> Vanagon enthusiast in Germany.
>>
>> (more diesel Vanagons were sold in Germany than gasoline powered Vanagons)
>>
>> http://www.vanagon.eu/
>>
>> Good prices, like $69 for a diesel bell housing. (all Jürgen's prices are
>> in dollars)
>> Shipping is a little expensive, but order all your stuff at once to save
>> on shipping.  I just ordered a bunch of diesel stuff from him, very
>> responsive via email....and he even has a US phone number if you want to
>> call him.
>
>

If this is the same guy I dealt with on Ebay and discussed here on the
Vanagon List last year, he should change his Ebay moniker to "grouchy". The
guy ships via the most economical route. I figured that much and had no
problem with it. However, when I asked what the status the shipment was, the
guy just went ballistic. I would not classify him as the easiest guy to work
with on Ebay. The only reason I did not give him a negative because of
possibility he could give me the same. Of course, that is all change now on
Epay.(that's another story for a different day) Prices aren't too bad and
shipping fairly reasonable if you are willing to wait 4-6 weeks for
delivery. If you will recall, this same guy sold the rights to his US and
Canadian Ebay sales to a fellow in Canada. You might want to ask which guy
he is. The problem I had was with the guy in Germany. If you check the
archives, you will see other had similar experiences. Inline conversion
parts have been very easy to get on Ebay from various vendors abroad and in
the US.


BenT