Date:         Mon, 6 Jul 1998 11:14:51 -0800
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@MAIL.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@MAIL.SLS.BC.CA>
Organization: Shawnigan Lake School
Subject:      Re: TDI engines found at auto wreckers!
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On  6 Jul 98 at 0:36, Bruce Ralphs wrote:

> >I was talking to Tom at Tom Cat Auto Wrecking on Vancouver Island
> >yesterday.  I was asking him if he had any 2.0L VW engines in stock he told
> >me none this week but he did get two TDI engine in.  He told me "they
> >require rebuilding as they were both in a pretty bad accident" and I think
> >the price was under $1000, but don't quote me on this.  I didn't poke much
> >further into it but I think this is worthy of a follow up call if you are
> >interested in getting a used TDI.  Tom Cat's number is (250) 474 0253
> >
> >Good Luck!
>
> Tom Cat are good guys, dealt with them for years.  They are primarily VW
> wreckers, know the equipment and are generally knowledgable.  Their
> prices have always been fair to me.
>
> So...how's that for an unsolicited plug?
>
I can vouch for them also: my Jetta has gone ~120,000 km on a used TD engine
from them 4 years ago, with only a minor head gasket leak (external - leaking
oil from usual spot). Still regularly gets 1000km per tank and runs great.

I paid $1300 CDN, but this included full exhaust system from a '92 Jetta (like
new), and everything needed for the swap. (some wreckers in Vancouver charge up
$2500 for this engine).

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Shawn Wright
Computer Systems Manager
Shawnigan Lake School
250-743-6240
swright@sls.bc.ca