Date:         Tue, 28 Oct 1997 08:33:36 -0600
Reply-To:     Chuck Hill <hilltech@NETINS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon mailing list <Vanagon@Gerry.SDSC.EDU>
From:         Chuck Hill <hilltech@NETINS.NET>
Subject:      FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE AVAILABILITY
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Last June my independent VW repair shop ordered a replacement VW rebuilt
engine for my 85 Vanagon from the local VW dealer.  It's still not
here.  We have heard every lame excuse imaginable.  Do any of you know
if it's possible to get an engine out of VW, and how.  We have checked
with two different VW dealers, and they tell us only that the engines
are in short supply and on backorder.  What kind of service is
that.....what kind of company is it that allows this to happen....and
what can be done about it.  For those of you reading the list who are
"wannabe's", I really would caution you about buying something for which
there is so little company support.  Sure, they're great when they run,
but if you can't get parts, should you really risk buying one.  I say
this even though I own several VWAG products.  At this point, I wouldn't
buy a new vehicle from VW--period.
    Again, does anyone know if engines are available or not.  Thanks