In a message dated 20/01/2007 2:15:16 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Every  now and then they are available. 2 last month. I'm getting one for  a
customer. List price is just under $2,500. Resellers can get discount.  Core
is like $1,500 so you must have matching, complete 2.1 to return.  Any
failure is acceptable as long is an internal failure. Yes, rod through  the
case is acceptable. Warranty is 12 months unlimited mileage. Typical  parts
are new case, reworked crank, rods, new pitons cylinders and rebuilt  even
welded heads. The heads usually have oversized valve guides. Don't  know if
valves are new or reground. Flywheel, pulley, push rod tin, oil  cooler and
filter usually present.

If this is true then this is a good deal.   Just to have new cases would be
an advantage.  For the price I would put on  a set of new AMC heads if the ones
on it are definitely rebuilt.  I'll be  checking with my dealer on Monday
morning for the story here.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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