Date:         Mon, 1 Mar 1999 20:42:00 -0600
Reply-To:     Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
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From:         Joshua Van Tol <jjvantol@USWEST.NET>
Subject:      Re: WBX replacement
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>
>  Yup. Too bad I don't have $4500 laying around...
>   >>
>
>  PEOPLE.... hi. :<)   you DO NOT need a rebuilt 5cyl.  So you dont have to
> have "$4500 laying around" .  a good USED audi 5000 engine (or even whole
> running car) can be had for under 500 bucks....and as far as wiring/FI
> stuff/etc...you can pull all that off the donor car....
> why make this more expensive than it has to be??????
>
> chris

Chris, you may be confident that a used Audi engine will last
forever. I, however, am not. Previous owners are evil, and parts wear
out prematurely, regardless of the quality of the design. I do agree
that a used Audi engine will likely be in good shape, especially
compared to other makes. However, there is no gaurantee that such is
the case. I prefer to be certain, plus I enjoy rebuilding engines.

As for the $500 price for a used engine with all the trimmings, you
might be able to get such a deal at a self service parts lot, or if
you bought a used vehicle, however, there is a substantial "pain in
the ass factor" involved in going this route. Disposal of the carcass
can be a problem, and finding time to go to the junk yard can also be
a problem. A full service salvage yard would probably charge a bit
more than $500 for a complete engine, wiring harness, etc...

BTW, don't you think that your tone is a bit strident? It is your
opinion that it is not a good idea to spring for a rebuilt audi
engine, however, it is not undisputed proven fact that this is so.
Calm down a bit, you've stated your opinion on several ocasions, and
everybody who cares probably knows it by now.

Joshua Van Tol -- jjvantol@uswest.net