>>> I talked to this guy Ken Morgan who sells engines under the name jake4parts on ebay. He has 2.1 L engine for sale for $975. I know some people say that he shady, I am not sure. Spoke to him and he sounds like a nice guy who is knowledgeble.<<<

Hey Robert,

sorry to hear about he job...and the engine...total bummer, lots of us have been there. 

As for your statement above... they ALL sound nice and knowledgeable. I don't know this guy "jake4parts", but if more than a few people on this list have said he is a scam artist, I'd take their advice and avoid business with him. I may not know him, but I have certainly known scammers and, like I said, they are always the nicest guys on the phone; always have the answers and say the right thing. From your post, you sound like you are leaning in this direction, just don't want to see a guy make a bad situation worse. 
just my 2 cents.

-Ben

> Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:51:37 -0400
> From: robertmstewart@MAC.COM
> Subject: Engine repair or replacement?
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> More on my story...
> 
> My 88 automatic wolfsburg with 237,000 miles on it with a rebuilt
> engine at 150,000 miles just had the head gaskets start leaking. Small
> amounts of coolant are coming out.
> 
> I was told it's missing .5 inches on each side of the head. I have not
> verified it yet.
> 
> Please note I just lost my job as dissolved the position and have a
> couple months of severance an unemployment insurance coming in, so
> cost is a big factor. I cant afford a lot but I want to do the right
> thing. The van has been running fine for the most part and I only add
> about a quarter of the coolant tank every 200 miles. So the leak is
> not terrible
> 
> I have been doing some research and here are what appear to be the
> options:
> 
> 1. Use something like Bars STOP Leak - Head Gasket Fix WORKS WITH ALL
> TYPES OF ANTIFREEZE! (
> DOES THIS EVEN WORK?
> http://www.barsproducts.com/1111.htm
> 
> 
> 2. Use something like Permatex on the edge (though I am told this wont
> work it might be temporary fix)
> 
> 3. Remove the engine and have the gaskets replaced $1200-$1500
> 
> 4. http://www.alumiweld.com ? temporary fix.
> 
> 5. Get a new engine
> 
> 
> $975 & $190 shipping -  Ken Morgan (Jake4parts on ebay)
> 
> I talked to this guy Ken Morgan who sells engines under the name
> jake4parts on ebay. He has 2.1 L engine for sale for $975. I know some
> people say that he shady, I am not sure. Spoke to him and he sounds
> like a nice guy who is knowledgeble.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284970269QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284970269&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A4%7C65%3A10%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14#ebayphotohosting
> 
> "1986 - 1991 VW Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block)  Has all new
> bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed
> with all new head gaskets and crank seals...  Built in our shop, these
> engines also comes with all installation gaskets to complete the
> installations into your vanagon...  Comes with flywheel or flex plate
> - Specify whether you have an automatic or stickshift...
> 
> This engine also fits 83-85 Vanagon waterboxers with a small
> modification to the center intake manifold plenum (ask for product
> circular)...  Comes with a 12mo/12,000mile warranty, technical
> bulitens for start-up and break-in as well as selection of motor oils
> for long life and reliability...
> 
> Shipping Flat Rate $190.00 to any major city trucking terminal in the
> Continental USA - For Home delivery or Liftgate truck service add
> $96.00"
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Need some help trying to figure out what I should I, finances are
> tight. I want to move to California and drive my van there.
> 
> Much appreciated all the ideas that you send my way.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Robert
> 
> NY

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