Re: WX and WR-code heads interchangeable?

[Mike Zamikhovsky <MikeZ755@sprintmail.com>]

Jeffrey J. Goggin wrote:
> 
> I know what I wrote last week about building a new motor for my '85 Ur-Q but
> truth be told, I'm really trying to avoid it for now since I really don't
> have the $$$ necessary to build the sort of motor I'd REALLY like to put in
> the car.
> 
> That's why Kim Collins' ad in the Jan/Feb issue of Audi Driver advertising
> *NEW* WR heads for GBP525 complete caught my attention ... according to my
> limited research (combing through the VAG UK service manual and parts
> fiches), I can't see any reason why they're not interchangeable but figured
> I'd check here before I order one via FAX from here in the US.  Does anyone
> have any input on this?
> 
> Also, I've previously noticed some allusions to Mr. Collins' character (or
> lack thereof) and wonder if I need to be aware of anything should I choose
> to deal with him ... I presume he'll accept a credit card but if not, do I
> need to be careful about wiring him funds or what?
> 
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Hi Jeff. 
I was visiting UK in November to spectate and service at the RAC rally. I 
visited Kim Collins as a part of my Audi (UrQ) related tour of AM, 
Dialynx and Quattro Sport. I personally met and spoke with all three 
propriators. Kim Collins was great to talk to. He was vey familiar with 
stock Audi componenets and his prices were substantially less than that 
of two other shops. He was honest about what he could and couldn't get.
He has great many parts from his extencive dismantling operation (like 
two other shops). I think that I will be purchasing more from UK now 
because their prices are better.Kim told me that he did accept credit 
cards and was willing to ship worldwide. Unlike two other places he 
doesn't bother with fabricating reproduction parts or making a catalog 
and goes by microfiche. Dialynx has his own catalog and does much 
fabrication. Most of what Kim does is related to conversions using OEM 
parts from other Audi cars or restorations. I think he buys from Dialynx 
himself on accation. When I was in his shop he came across OK and showed 
me his Convertible Coupe Quattro 20V turbo car which was nicely done as 
well as popular 20V conversion of old UrQ to 20V with Dialynx water 
cooled intercooler. Alred in Dialynx would not show me anything even 
though we had several common Quattro rally friends. I have not purchased 
from him yet so I can't make any recomendations about his honesty.

Mike Z