He's at JordanVw@aol.com, if you are in a hurry I can pmail his cell.

I have not heard bad things about "East Coast Joe" and was considering him
myself if things fall through with my mechanic so if someone wants to
enlighten me too I would appreciate it. You can pmail me.

Bryan

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Stewart
Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a
rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return

Anyone have Chris Turner's contact info?

I was about to move forward with this engine from him.

Thanks,

Rob
NYC/Bloomingburg NY
88 Wolfsburg, Silver
237,000 miles - automatic
AIM: rmstewart@mac.com

347.7317938 cell

On Aug 24, 2008, at 9:18 AM, dylan friedman wrote:

> I have heard not good things about Joe (East Coast Joe).
> Ask Chris Turner about his stuff.
> I would steer clear.
> There has been a bunch of bashing going onlist.
> I am Pmailing you and would prefer to be kept out of all the list
> chatter.
>
> dylan
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:49:58 PM
> Subject: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a
> rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return
>
> 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.