I am quite certain Go Westy does not build their own engine as Bob does.

And also, I am certain Bob can have the components balanced for a fee on top
of what the normal rebuild costs................that is always an "extra"

Adam P
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----- Original Message -----
From: "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 5:07 PM
Subject: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?

> Hey all..
> Going to be buying a 2.1 liter engine in the spring...
> Thoughts or comments about Boston Bob engines vs. GoWesty? They seem to
> both have there strengths and weaknesses...
> I am sure they are both good rebuilds.. but any real world advice would
> be great...
> Does anyone know if either balance all parts in the engine during
> rebuild? I know from building inline fours.. balancing makes for a much
> better engine rebuild..
> thoughts?
> thanks all,
> jesse
> 89 carat
>