Hi,
I don't have an engine stand, but I am in the bay area and am about to split the engine case on my 1983 Westy waterboxer today as well.  I wouldn't mind giving someone a hand that lives in the bay area who is working on a similar rebuild so that I can learn a bit about the rebuild process and exchange information on machine shops.  I think I am going to use Ellsworth in Mountain View.  They said about $135 for an align bore job.

I'm also pricing out a 2.2L Subaru engine as a possible transplant.

If someone in the SF Bay area wants me to drive over and offer free help on a weekend, let me know.

My skill level is pretty poor.  I've never done a rebuild and the biggest job I've done is a cylinder head replacement (which I just bought a rebuilt unit from Peter at VolksCafe and dropped it in.)

BTW, I have a 1977 VW Bus as well.  Are the oil filters in the WaterBoxer and the '77 air-cooled engines interchangable.  I may do an oil-change on my '77 bus today since I'm driving it more since the '83 Westy is on jack stands now.  I may go to Target and just buy the car and driver filters.  I think I read somewhere that they were okay.  I only have one black oil filter left in my closet and I want to save it for the Westy.

-- Craig

On Fri, 14 Mar 2003, Stan Wilder wrote:

> Good thinking .................. I've had engines that would not produce
> oil pressure.
> Make the extra effort.
>
> Stan
>
>
> On Fri, 14 Mar 2003 16:36:11 -0800 Damson Campbell <damnable@YAHOO.COM>
> writes:
> > I'm getting ready to split my case this weekend, and
> > will consequently start the rebuilding process not too
> > long after that.  An engine stand would be a welcome
> > aid to this procedure.
> >
> > Do any of your VW kids out there in the california bay
> > area have an engine stand that you aren't using any
> > time soon to loan out (maybe for a 6 or 12 pack of
> > your preferred beer)?  Of course, i'll come to you and
> > pick it up.
> > I know, i should get one myself, but i'll likely be
> > moving soon, and i don't want another hugely
> > cumbersome thing to haul around...
> >
> > Thanks, and have a wonderful weekend.
> >
> > -Damon
> >
> > =====
> > '84 Westy
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> >
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