Date:         Fri, 11 Dec 1998 21:37:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Pat <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Pat <pdooley@GTE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine Conversion Options
Comments: To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM
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Sorry to mirror Chris's thoughts, but buying a new Audi 5 is pointless and a
huge waste of money.  I would feel much better installing an Audi motor from
the junkyard that I paid 150 bucks for than a new waterboxer I paid way too
much for.

-----Original Message-----
From: JordanVw@AOL.COM <JordanVw@AOL.COM>
To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM>
Date: Friday, December 11, 1998 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: Engine Conversion Options


>In a message dated 98-12-11 13:03:44 EST, townsend@RTP.ERICSSON.SE writes:
>
><< If I bought the 5 cyl. audi conversion kit, and I wanted a new motor,
how
>much and what is the newest motor that would fit?  I could call my local
Audi
>dealer, but I wouldn't know what to ask for.
>  >>
>
>buying a new motor from audi, is pointless.  you can get a used 5cyl motor
for
>under 500 bucks that WILL OUTLIVE ANY NEW WATERBOXER....
>
>chris
>'84 audi 5000 turbo w/ 160k mi, and block has never been touched....