Date:         Tue, 13 Apr 1999 09:45:20 -0400
Reply-To:     "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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From:         "David..M" <dmc@CYBURBAN.COM>
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Subject:      Re: Vanagon engine swaps
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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 ?