Mike,

This is something a lot of us are interested in.   You would do a great service
by keeping track of  your expenses and sharing that with the list when you are
complete.   In the real world that most of us live in only minor repairs are
accomplished at home and anything major is left to the "professionals" so your
total cost including labor is the usefull figure.

Best of luck in your project,
                                         John McLean   87  Vanagon  GL

> After all is said and done, I decided I couldn't justify the extra $1000 for
> the TIICO kit, so I ordered an engine with ported and polished heads from
> Boston Bob.
>
> He's supplying a clutch,  I'm going to get a complete coolant hose kit, a
> new coolant distributor and a fuel line kit.  My mechanic is doing the work,
> but while everything is out, can anyone suggest other things that would be
> easier, or should be done at the same time?
>