I go with George on this.

I got a complete fresh overhaul for $1500. New valves, guides, barrels,
pistons, rings, lifters, bearings, new cam, new oil pump, new water
pump, all the commonly replaceable stuff. heads were not new, but
serviceable, as was crank, and case. But I had to use all my old
accessories, including FI, Distributor, etc, etc, etc. Then I Ihad to
pay for removal of the old engine, and installation of the new one. With
some other stuff I had done at the time - like all new hoses, both fuel
and coolant, etc, the final bill came out at 3 grand.

I'm happy with the total price, as the engine has never given me a lick
of trouble and now has about 45,000 miles on it.

Like George said, it the PO's rebuild was goo, then the $1500 installed
is a bargain.

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

kevin obrien wrote:

>Thanks to all who have given advice on the 2.1L I've
>been considering. Some think $1500 for the engine
>(with 15k on it) is fair...many think it is a high
>price.
>
>The Latest: he will remove it from the wrecked Vanagon
>and install it in mine for $1650 total (he is a
>mechanic with lots of VW experience.)
>
>Factors I'm considering are:
>- I get to keep my core
>- His engine comes with alternator, distrib, etc
>...and I will also have my original ones as spares.
>- No shipping charges (as with a new rebuilt engine)
>
>Thoughts???
>
>Thanks!
>Kevin
>
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