CB PERFORMANCE Engines

Does anyone know exactly why CB Performance will NOT sell me an engine to be put in a NEW Vintage Speedster????

Thank you.

I thought I heard something about current litigation. Others?

Vintage had a few (2 I believe) engine/carb fires. I was told that since they didn't have insurance, that the owner's insurance company went after CB (and won), EVEN though CB sold the engines without carbs, fuel lines, etc...
It's been a while since I was told about this, and I'm sure Pat can clarify if need be.

Before it comes up, this is NOT a stab at Vintage in any way. I have heard about carb fires by nearly all of the manufacturers, myself included.
We had a float stick and by the time it was discovered.. well it was a flamin'. Luckily it was a friends car, after hours, with enough people standing around drinking beer that it was put out instantly.
I think alcohol abuse to save a speedster is ok, yes?

I had heard the same thing, but from a unreliable source?

Carb fires the enemy of fiberglas....A shame that they go after a company that sells a less than complete engine then again, they do go after those with the deepest pocket.

Stuck float, bad valve, loose distributor, faulty timing , paper air filters, bad points, faulty electronic igniton, loose coil wire, simple cold start pops and the list goes on.


The most basic legal clause that will release you the seller from liabiity in all forms, unless malice can be proven beyond a doubt.

" Sold As Is, Where Is, With No Warranty Expressed and Or Implied "


Any SOC member may reproduce the attached Bill of Sale for their own personal transaction(s).
___________________________________________________________________


BILL OF SALE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE



For consideration and payment of the sum of $___________ which the undersigned

__________________________________ (Seller) hereby sells and transfers to

__________________________________(Buyer) the following motor vehicle.

Year __________ Make ______________ Model __________________________

Color _________ Body type __________

Vin# _____________________________ Odometer reading _________________
The sale and transfer are subject to the following condition(s)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Seller acknowledges receipt of $ ___________ as a non refundable deposit for the vehicle.
Payment in full via certified funds shall be completed within ____ days..

Seller states that the vehicle odometer reading reflects the true and actual mileage and that while in the sellers possession, was not altered in any way. Seller warrants to the buyer that the title is free of any known liens and encumbrances. It is further stated that the seller has no knowledge of any hidden mechanical or cosmetic defects . Buyer is responsible to have inquired with their residence states DMV and is fully aware of said motor vehicle laws to title the vehicle in their home state. The vehicle is sold as is /where is with no warranty expressed and or implied.


Total purchase price: $ ____________________

Less deposit received $ ____________________

Balance due via certified funds $____________________


Signed this __________day of __________________, 2004

Seller ____________________________________________________ ls.

Buyer ____________________________________________________ ls.

Any insurance underwriter who doesn't factor a certain amount of loss from carburator fires on VW engines is "playing with fire" so to speak. It's an "assumption of risk proposition" for anyone who knows the engineering. Ask Mike McSween.

If you need an engine pronto buy a copy of Hot VW's and look at the ads, or call SCAT Enterprises in Redundant Beach, CA (oops thats Redondo Beach).

Romeo, I am a neighbor. if you would like to get together send me an email. My email address is in the registry.

Damn, that really sucks....

Fire is something that happens to the best of us, but luckily I have only had it happen once and very minimally on one of my engines.

One more reason my complete engine is boldly and point blankly sold without warranty and the topic of fire is brought up several times.

Insurance companies& lawyers- they both suck!!!!!

they all suck. till you need them.

I lost a CMC Gazelle to a fire in the carb. It was a 2 barrel holley progressive, upon trying to start it in the garage, the float stuck, engine backfired and whooooom. The engine lid was locked and I couldn't get it out of the garage. Grab the cordless and dialed 911, didn't hear anyone answer so I the phone on the lawn and grabbed the garden hose. Flames were dripping down under the engine and around the wheel wells when a cop pulled up in answer to the 911. That God for 911 tracers, in less than 3 minutes the fire dpartment showed up and put the fire out. Luckly the magnesium of the engine didn't ignite but the engine, wiring, rear deck in part of the interior was toast. Caught more hell from the old lady when got off work and saw all the black soot throughout the house, it seems the A/C sucked the smoke in and then blew it out in the house. New rules at my house:
1. Never start a kit car in the garage.
2. Always keep a an extinguisher nearby.
3. Keep other flammables away from the car.
4. Keep fingers crossed.

Anyone needing VW parts, engines and some Porsche parts should try:

Samba.com

There's a 1914cc turn key engine for sale on first page.