David Marshall wrote: > > The conversion uses a lot of stock parts, but they arn't the Diesel parts, > it is a mix of Audi and inline Volkswagen parts and some custom > manufactured parts. > > For those who have been following progress for the kit, it will be ready > mid May. I did a major redesign to the motor mount system as I was not > happy with the vibration level with the former mounts, this put the mid > April time line behind a bit. Now there are NO vibrations in the cab which > I am quite please with and it is a simpler install. The first production > run will start in two weeks when I have more cash to thow at this project - > R+D is expensive! > > Final pricing will be available in a few weeks I *hope* to get it in the > sub $3000 USD range including a used 2.0L engine. For those who have > contacted me in the past about this conversion kit I will notify you via > email when the final pricing is arrived at. > Are you going to offer installation for non do-it-yourselfers? Is there a warranty? Also, have you investigated the problems (eg. customs duties) associated with the fact that you are in Canada and most of your customers will probably be in the USA ? |
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