Date:         Fri, 19 Sep 1997 21:00:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Bellanca <bajatrvlr@ABAC.COM>
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From:         Bob Bellanca <bajatrvlr@ABAC.COM>
Subject:      Source of 1.9L TD
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List Folks,

I've kinda been inundated with requests about the exact source of of the VW
ADE industrial engine. When I first started this project and posted to the
list, I explained that the supplier had no desire to have his company
associated with an automotive news group. I've respected his wishes to date.
I would suggest to those of you who are interested to contact VW Industrial
Division and ask for a list of their dealers.
A word of caution; if you do contact VW Ind Div, you will have to tell them
anything other than that you plan to put this engine into a vehicle. These
engines are used for many purposes, generators, stationary pumps, hydraulic
pumps, etc...It's up to you to tell them whatever you want. It's very odd
that you can talk to a VW automotive dealer and they will quote you a price
of around $12,000 for the same engine, piece by piece. Yet they claim to
have no knowledge of whole engines. These things all come from the same
source. Different marketing, I imagine...
I'm sorry I can't be more specific but I gave my word.
Bob Bellanca