I just got an engine from VW. I was able to get it for $2,675, (negotiated,jobber). No shipping or core return costs. 12 month warranty. I'm told they have a few more in stock. This is for the longblock including the flywheel or flexplate.

Dennis

----- Original Message -----
From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
Date: Monday, June 6, 2005 11:42 am
Subject: Re: to rebuild or not, 89 vanagon

> I've been getting to this point again - my regular mechanic re-
> replacedthe oil sender switch  with a VW model and added 20-50 -
> so now the oil
> light only comes on when idling instead of all the time. He'd replace
> the head gaskets for me, but also recommended a rebuild.
>
> He checked with GoWesty who will send one to the NW for about $5000.
>
> What ever happened to the good old days when you just rebuilt the
> enginefor a couple thousand. Does that still happen?
>
> I did look at some Subaru's and Volvos yesterday....but...
>
> Andree
>
> On
> Mon, 6 Jun
> 2005, Robert Cardo wrote:
>
> > <<If you want to keep you van forever, consider an investment in a
> > Subaru engine. You'll have much more power and reliability, but
> it will
> > cost $7-$8k by the time it's installed.>>
> >
> >
> > If I had to drop 7-8g's into my 16 year old Van to cause it to be
> > reliable, it would be time to bail.
> > It would be time to start looking for a dependable mode of
> > transportation without the all the glitches.
> >
> > Think V-8 power
> > Think Inline 6 power.
> > At a fraction of the cost.
> >
> > Yea, the Vanagon's are neat, and a bunch of fun to drive alright.
> >
> > But not at this kinda price tag.
> >
>
> Andree Hurley
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