Hi, folks.

I was driving down I-5 yesterday when some very loud sounds started coming out of
my engine (1990 Vanagon MV Westy, 115,000 miles).  I was able to get it to the
shoulder right away, and we towed it to a VW repair biz.  The mechanic said that
the motor needs to be replaced.

What are my options for replacing the engine? He said that he'd put a rebuilt
engine in for $3,300, or I could find an engine and he'd install it for $720 (12
hours).

I realize that this has probably been discussed extensively in the past, but ya
never pay close attention until the crisis hits home.

-- Ken Taylor
ktaylor@premier1.net