<<In any case, have you heard anything good/bad about East Coast  Vanagon?>>

I recommend them highly.  They put an svx in my 87 syncro westy a few  months
back, and 3000 miles on it is running like a top.  They're good guys  who do
good work.  If you are passing through Northern NJ you are welcome  to stop by
and see it, you can take it for a spin too.

regards
rob infante
87 syncro westy
boonton nj