Hi Everyone- I need some advice,

So I have a 91 Vanagon Carat (Caravelle to be
specific), 170K miles, heads rebuilt 6K miles ago.
I've been having coolant issues, but not too many
lately with shorter driving in cold winter weather.
The last couple of weeks in central Ohio have been
warmer weather, up to the 70s.  I had been noticing
the engine getting too warm (fan kicking on, temp.
indicator above led)  Last friday in afternoon rush
hour traffic on the interstate the engine gets too
hot, overheats actually.  I see a white cloud behind
me, oil warming buzzer comes flashing on, one minute
later I am on the side of the road... Glad to not be
using the fire extinguisher.
Have the van towed in to a local shop (Motorkars),
monday morning they tell me that the van overheated to
the point that the thermostat housing had melted.
They said that the haed gasket was totally fried and
pretty much diagnosed the engine as dead.  I had
checked and topped up fluids five days before the
incident, and can't figure out what failed without
blaming it all on the coolant system.

So should I have a rebuilt (BostonBob) engine put in
(Big $$$), part it out (makes me sad), or Sell it
as-is to one of you to repair (keeps it on the
road)??\

I am looking for any thoughts on the topic. I love the
vehicle, but am buying a new home this month and don't
have the cash to do the repairs, at least right now
(maybe I will in the next six months).
Best to all and thanks-
Tyler

Columbus OHIO

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