I was quoted $2995 w/exchange at least 6 weeks lead time by the VW dealer in
Berkeley, CA. This was about a month ago.

tim

> > suggestions between the following mailorder rebuilders (good/bad) I
>would
> > appreciate it.
> >
> >         1). AVP
> >         2). Boston Engine
> >         3). Fast German Auto
> >         4). Other...?
> >
> > Thanks for any help you can give.    > John   87 Vanagon
>
>John,
>
>If you can find a VW factory exchange motor, that's the way to go. The
>problem is that when most VW dealer parts guys hear "Vanagon" they react
>like Dracula does to a sunrise. I think the exchange motor NLA thing is
>a myth generated by lazy, disinterested parts guys. I have two Vanagons
>and both have factory exchange motors - one from Texas & one from NY
>state. They both were about $2,000 each with a 12 month warranty.
>
>If you can't find a factory exchange, deal with Boston engine.......
>
>Regards,       JP
>

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