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Subject:Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
From:Benny boy
Date:Sat, 16 Sep 2006 00:15:08 -0400

Go Subaru... i would! get rid of the VW part and keep the Westfalia part!!!

Check Hans site at:
http://www.vanaru.com/

I have studied is conversion kit, i have driven one... i think it's one of
the best "kit" on the market now.

3k for a rebuilt is way to cheap, something is WRONG!!!

It's IMPOSSIBLE to do a full rebuilt for 3K install, something is wrong, are
they using NEW heads? cam, crank??? what about the FI parts, is it check,
re-seal... and the cooling part of the van, will it be upgrade??

2 heads are +-1100$ + pistons & cylinders +-450$, cam & crank + line bore +
bearing 2000$ + labor + a re-seal kit... ++++++++

6000 to 7000 sound more like a very good rebuilt!

Regards, Ben
http://www.benplace.com/gilles/gilles47.jpg
(that is a 4500$ job, i didn't touch the core and only new rings were added,
new AMC heads)