Some of the Bostig conversion guys have runners that might be for sale as
well..
contact  Jakiba@bostig.com  and see if he knows of any in your
area.(wherever that is...)
Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ben S" <phlogiston420@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 1:58 PM
Subject: WANTED: running 2.1L wbx engine

> hi all,
>
> i am looking for a replacement engine for my '86 westy that just blew
> a piston ring.  i'm not interested in doing a rebuild or an engine
> swap in this chassis due to rust issues, but i would like to keep her
> on the road for a little while longer without dipping too far into my
> "sychro fund".
>
> thus i am hoping to find a used donor engine from a wrecked van or
> someone doing a swap.  i am in san francisco and would prefer to deal
> with someone else in the bay area.  i could probably find a truck to
> come pick the engine up.  a big plus if i could see it in the vehicle
> before it's removed in order to test compression or even drive it if
> the situation permits.
>
> thanks in advance for any info or leads.
>
> Ben.