[T3] Bad News On Engine

[Dennis Stiefel]

Thank you Chris. They are another one I am going to get in touch with. The
prices seem reasonable just want to know what exactly your are getting for
that. Their long blocks aren't a whole lot more that what I can build one
for since I will have to get a case and heads repair or replaced but there
is no mention of shipping so I bet that would not be that cheap to send
something like that from California to Alabama. Still 1 year 12,000
warranty. We will see how all these places go when I call them.

Dennis  

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[mailto:type3-vwtype3.org-bounces at lists.vwtype3.org] On Behalf Of Chris
Sheridan
Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 3:59 PM
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Subject: [T3] Bad News On Engine

They have been around for a long time, but I don't know anyone who has
first hand knowledge of their work. I suspect they supply to others
who take the credit. I think someone on this list has one of their
engines however.

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I purchased a long block motor from AVP a few years ago and have not
had any issues with it thusfar. If you have an automatic model be sure
to speak to them about the driveplate. It would save you some trouble
to have them install one for you ahead of time, rather than you trying
to remove yours from your core.

I live one hour from Sacramento and they delivered it in plastic wrap
to my door, and had a truck come by to pick up my core when I was
ready to give it to them.

The only issue was that the distributor drive shaft was installed set
for a type 1 motor and so that caused me issues only because I chose
not to deal with it for a year or two until my idle problems were so
annoying I bit the bullet and reset the shaft properly and now having
had any issues with the motor. After 3 years 30+ miles the valves
still set fine, still good power etc. etc.   I would recommend AVP.

-Chris
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