For $3k total you may want to give Boston Bob a call to see if you
can get a similar package from him. His package will be backed by a
reputation that you will know your money is well spent.

I am not affiliated with Boston Bob in anyway. I am in California.
Just thought other list members who recommended him can't be wrong.
I believe you are not too far from him. But I may be wrong.

David

--- Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com> wrote:

> So one of the guys on the forum sent me a post from the Samaba about
> this guy Joe who is the owner of http://www.evwparts.com/Vanagon.asp
> His shop is located in Annapolis MD.
>
>
> He has a 2.1 L engine that has been completely rebuilt from the ground
> up he says.
>
> The case has been cracked, cams have been rebuilt, heads have been
> bead blasted, resurfaced, pits have been removed, 3 point valve and
> adjustment job, all german parts are used, new gaskets, new bearings
> and lifters.
>
> Comes with a 1 yr warranty.
>
> Says he can install it 2 days if I bring the van to him.
>
> Installation fee of $1k
> Engine Cost with Core return of $1500.
> $2500 plus Oil, Coolant, Misc items.
> $3K total
>
> It sounds like a perfect deal.
>
> What are your thoughts?
>
> I wanted to take off the intake manifolds and sand them down and spray
> some Black BBQ paint on them before they go back on and said it slow
> the process but agreed to it. I figure how often is the opportunity to
> clean up the engine going to occur. He does not paint the engine at
> all. So its like it was originally.
>
> He will transfer all the components from my van, including install any
> additional items that may be needed, i.e., hoses, etc.
>
> Anyone deal with these guys before?
>
> He tells me there is a camp ground a mile a way I stay at while the
> job is being worked on.
>
> Thanks to everyone for helping with the decision to either redo the
> gaskets or put in another engine.
>
>
>