Date:         Mon, 3 Apr 2023 08:40:53 -0600
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: April first?
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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Very cool!

On Mon, Apr 3, 2023, 8:19 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> So, About my question.  Is it an April 1 joke that a local VW dealer did
> an engine swap on a 85 Vanagon in 2023?
>
> True!
>
> Some background.  The Engine Dennis built was amazing in many ways.  And
> probably only needs a new set of rings and cylinders to be solid.  But, it
> had low compression and was burning oil and needed care.
>
> Dennis is already doing major work on other vans so he kindly offered to
> send me a new 2.3 motor that could be changed out.  He would then pick up
> his engine later.
>
>         A local vintage VW enthusiast is also a master mechanic and is
> connected to a NH VW dealer.
>
>         They worked out the timing with Dennis and then with me.  During a
> lull in work at the dealership they picked up the 85 changed out the motor
> and sent it back to me.
>
>         I’m now breaking in and finding small things to fix, but so far
> the change over looks very well done and the engine seems pleasantly strong.
>
> So, April fools joke?  No!  It really happened.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Westfalia
> 84 Westfalia
>
>
> > On Apr 1, 2023, at 1:33 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> >
> > So,
> >
> >        My 85 needed some major work done.  It would take knowledge from
> 30 years ago to complete.
> >
> > A nearby VW Dealer sent someone to pick it up.  They took it to the
> dealership and completed the work in about 5 days.  This included changing
> the motor.
> >
> > They then delivered it back to me.
> >
> > No charge for the pick up and drop offs  and a very modest hourly rate
> for the work.
> >
> > Van seems to be running great though I need to finish the break in and
> go over it for any details missed.
> >
> > So, is this true or an April fools joke?
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 and 84 Westfalia
>