Date:         Mon, 28 May 2012 17:15:04 -0500
Reply-To:     Jon Durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET>
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From:         Jon Durham <jon_durham@KNOLOGY.NET>
Organization: Angelic Beginnings
Subject:      Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
Comments: To: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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Thanx Bob

I am not mechanically inclined.  Jim Akiba at Bostig in Boston said the
Seattle shop is the one to use. I got the impression they are affiliated.

I'll keep ya posted

Jon

On 5/28/2012 2:08 PM, Robert Stevens wrote:
> On May 28, 2012, at 12:51 PM, craig cowan wrote:
>
> "Why is it that you "can't"? Is it that you don't have the skill, gear, or
> location, can't afford the down time, or were under the impression that you
> wouldn't be allowed?
>
> I was of the impression there were multiple certified bostig installers,
> other than just the Tec Shop in Washington.
> Perhaps i'm wrong?
> Any mechanic should be capable of it. Yourself included."
>
> I'll jump on Craig's "do-it-yourself" bandwagon here,
> and that takes into consideration that I have not done
> this, nor any engine conversions. I could do this one
> in my carport, with the tools I carry in my van, MINUS
> the engine cradle/hoist, which I would rent.
>
> If you're going to have someone in the Seattle (why
> did you choose that city, considering your city of residence?)
> then I'd suggest contacting Daryl at AATransaxle.com.
> The man! for this in that area AFAIC.
>
> You're going to love that motor in your '85.
>
> bob
>

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