Date:         Fri, 3 Sep 1999 07:23:35 -0400
Reply-To:     L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         L&A Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rebuilt Waterboxer Longevity?(Please read)
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KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:

> I have been wondering alot lately about the longevity of the rebuilt
> waterboxer.  I mean it seems like a rebuilt waterboxer should last as long as
> the original engine right?

Ken, I would agree with you if the engines were "remanufactured" but they are
not. They are "rebuilt".

> However lately I have seen alot of evidence to the contrary.

Why is it that so often a Vanagon that is being sold has had a rebuilt engine
installed within its last 20-30 k miles? Is there a message here?
Larry

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