[Vwdiesel] Rabbit droppings # 62 --- ( the Boys from Brazil are still at it )

[H.Hagar]

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From: H.Hagar 
To: vwdiesel at vwfans.c
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Monday, April 12, 2004 10:35 AM
Subject: Rabbit droppings # 62 --- ( the Boys from Brazil are still at it )


Is it possible that a 1984 Rabbit diesel (JK engine) could have a
crankshaft that was made in Brazil?


This is a thread in response to Gavrik Petersons       Some time ago I saw a film on DSS
about " Automobiles"  VW was featured and I could not stop watching.

What fascinated me was how a crankshaft was "forged"   and heat treated.  and ground.

I was assured by a Stealership that the Bunny made in USA had a German made engine.

But looking at the engines I got here ---some have Cylinderheads --marked  Brazil.

I just went downstairs to look at a crank and I could find nothing stating where it was made.
Gavrik    where do you see the Brazil mark ?.    By the way the crank is perfect ---the
mechanic busted block doing a head gasket   ---- very low mileage.  1980 Rabbit 4 door deluxe
1.5L NA .     
IMHO      IMHO    IMHO    A cast crank is NO GOOD  in a highly stressed engine gas or diesel.
that comes from wisdom insight and experience.
I have both kinds here  --- what is a nifty way to tell the difference James?   how many here?
maybe a hundred.   --- Why is forged so much stronger ? .    

Gavrik the Brazil one is most likely ok.   IMHO.

Hagar.