http://www.bostonengine.com/

I've heard news about the 2.1 engine.
I think from all I read on the list Boston Bob is the real guru on
WaserBoxers.
He can ship your new engine to the dealership and they can use the
crate/pallet to ship your core back.

Stan Wilder
83 Air Cooled Westfalia

On Thu, 27 Sep 2001 13:14:12 -0500 zephyrman <zephyr99@BELLSOUTH.NET>
writes:
Hi listees.
Once again, I'm in need of your help and suggestions.  My 89 Westy blew
the engine in Oklahoma enroute from Memphis to CA.  I towed her and left
her at Cable VW in OKC, OK.  I went on home to Memphis and called to
inform them that I wanted a new engine installed.  They said okay, but
would take a month, since mechanic who deals with older VW engines was
having surgery.
Month later, they call me, price out new engine and repairs, and labor,
and say I'll have Van in 2 weeks.  I say great!
Today, they call me and tell me the part number for the engine I need
(2.1 Digifant) reman is no longer available from VW!  This removal from
VW system having occured in last 30 days.
They say I can have some other rebuilt shippped to them, and they'll
install, but won't warranty it.
My whole reason for having a dealer install a VW engine was for the
12,000/12 mo warranty by any VW dealer.
I called VW customer care, and they said they can tell me the names of
some "vintage repair" engine shops.  I said no thanks.  I need a new
remanufactured engine in OKC.  To tow my van somewhere else is also very
cost prohibitive.  What do I do?
Any help or thoughts would be greatly appreciated..... Thanks.. Ron in
Tennessee

P.S.  The engine has 150,000 miles , and has already had new heads and
gaskets put on.  This time, I know I blew the pistons.  I definitely want
the entire new engine!

Zephyrman, 1989 Vanagon GL Westy, and proud caretaker of Mikey, the
Genuine, Original Ozark Mountain Wonder Dog and Griz Chaser, currently
residing about halfway between Bucksnort and Toadsuck !
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