I can't speak from experience on Boston Bob or others, but I can give you
quite a horror story on Fast German Auto, as you may have heard a couple
others here in the NG.  E-mail me direct if you want specifics.  If I had to
do it all over again, I would probably go for a TIICO conversion or
something similar.

Greg O

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Paquette" <cp@IX.NETCOM.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, October 15, 2001 11:57 AM
Subject: '88 Westy: Shopping for New Engine - Options?

> Automatic transmission, 2.1 liter 1988 Westy.
>
> I need a new engine. I've seen many recommendations for Boston Bob
> (www.bostonengine.com), as well as a couple of warnings _against_ getting
a
> GEX motor.
>
> What are my options beyond this, if any? Looking for recommendations on
> which way to go with this decision.
>
> If you were in my place, where would you get your replacement from, and
why?
> My goal is to get together with my mechanic and tell him which engine I
> want, and why.
>
> Chris
> Los Angeles
> Crippled '88 Westy, "Rocinante"