Date:         Tue, 14 Jan 1997 17:02:57 +0200
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From:         zeidler@NTCNTG02DU.ntc.nokia.com (Zeidler Helmut NTC/Dusseld.)
Subject:      Re: Mexican vehicles --HOW ABOUT SOUTH


>     Since the Vanagon already met Fed safety/crash requirements and the
>Audi 5-cylinder also meets the EPA regs--would it be possible to bring
>these into the US?  Even parts of them would be nice--like a nice new
>rust free, dent free body with a 5-speed tranny.


Garth,

The engine in a SA Vanagon is only a AUDI 5 Cyl. style. It is modified
in some specifications to meet the SA and Vanagon requirements. The
differences you may find in the archives at VW Kombi testreports.

Helmut
'80 Camper

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