My first question is "What did he say was wrong with the motor?" I like to know the
specifics of the problem before I go replacing things, especially big ticket items
like whole engines.

If in fact, the engine is over, then I would talk to Boston Bob....Bob Donalds....of
Boston Engines. He can probably get you into a new and reliably built engine in short
order.

John Rodgers
88GL Driver

Ken Taylor wrote:

> 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

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