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Date:         Tue, 11 May 1999 16:57:10 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: vw diesel engine in old type 2
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Marshall Ruskin wrote:

> What I'm wondering if there is some Vanagon-related material we could import > from Mexico or Brazil. > > Does anybody know if TDI's are made there yet, or other suitable engines for > Vangon transplanting? > > It seems to me that being closer to us than Europe or S. Africa would mean > lower costs. In addition, NAFTA countries are supposed to have reducued > duties etc.

I believe at least VW of Argentine makes TDI 5-cyls fro the T4 (Eurovan) transporters. In addition, the Golf and Jetta TDIs come from Mexico.

PerL


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