At that price just have someone install a rebuilt engine.

            Eric                   86-VW4x4
            vw4x4@fyi.net          86-SS Syncro
            Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
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On Sat, 3 May 2003, Michael Martens wrote:

> A dealer I live near in Chicago wants $3300.00 to replace both head gaskets
> on my 1991 vanagon.  I have seen quotes as low as $300.00 per side listed
> here.
> What's going on!!  Would some kind and knowledgeable member of this list
> give me
> the name of a place in Chicago to get this done for a more reasonable price.
> By the way, the $3300.00 did not include new heads.
>
> 1991 Vanagon Caret
> Michael P Martens
> mikeym@ameritech.net
>