Ever the contrarian...

I don't think 150k is in anyway past the point of no return.  I've seen
quite a few WBX bottom ends go well past 250k--I think they're pretty
tough.  I'd pop the heads off and make your determination from a point of
knowledge rather than mere speculation.  If you feel you must opt for a
rebuilt, please stay far far away from GEX...far far away...stay away!

On Dec 31, 2007 4:58 AM, Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu> wrote:

>
> With 150k miles, it doesn't seem to make sense to pull the engine and
> replace the gaskets or heads. So the question is what is the best
> replacement engine out there? I really don't want to spend big bucks
> on a Tiico, TDI, or Bostig conversion, so that pretty much leaves a
> rebuilt wasserboxer.