Sean-

Why don't you buy this 'sweet' two-tone blue one for less than the cost of an
engine.  Then you'd have the other one for parts...

Sean Lynch wrote:

> Seeing as I've paid off my current fleet, and I'm selling off a few Fox
> wagons, a Cabriolet Wolfsburg, and possibly my '72 Saab 96, I've decided to
> bite the bullet and go for the big gun in the wasserboxer upgrade arena.
> Where can I get one, and how much? How long do they take to get? Time isn't a
> major concern, since my van's been gathering dust up at this guy's shop, and
> I'm not driving it because of the blown O-ring, and I have plenty of other
> wheels. Cost is somewhat of a concern. I think I've heard they cost between
> $3000-3500. I'll go for it if necessary, but I wonder if they are available
> for less.
>
> BTW, thanks to Rob for running the chip shipment, and sending back the
> change! Now I just need to go get my ECU. Not like the van needs it now
> anyway. ;)
>
>                             -Sean L.
>
>                                           '86 GL "Blitzen"
>                                           '86 GL Weekender
>                                           '82 GL Diesel "Donder"
>
> One other thing: I know of a nice '85 GL in two-tone blue in town, clean body
> and interior, everything works, recent engine rebuild, owned by a VW shop
> owner. $2500. Dunno the guy personally, and I seldom buy parts from him, but
> he has a good rep locally of being a Vanagon guru. Why am I sharing this?
> Because it's a sweet looking and driving bus, but I already have three. ;)