I'm sorry but a mechanic that doesn't like german motors is like a
collector that doesn't like French art or a listener who doesn't like
American music. Something is wrong with this picture.

Keep looking.

Jim

On Tue, Apr 7, 2009 at 7:16 PM, aatransaxle <daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:
> He dislikes them???Yet he will oblige you and do one??? Call me an old
> nitpikcy fart, but if the guy doesn't "like them", is he doing a decent job
> and is he familiar with the nuances of these silly german motors???
>
> < In fact he said he really
> <dislikes working on all the German engines regardless if it is VW,
>
> Daryl of AA Transaxle
> (425) 788-4070
> aatransaxle.com
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> Zetec in the trunk
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 07, 2009 11:32 AM
> Subject: Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
>
>
>> Just got back from a meeting the rebuilder and we are replacing:
>>
>> oil pressure valve
>> oil pressure relief piston spring
>> All New Lifters
>> New AMC Spanish Heads
>> Wrist Pin Bushings
>> Cam Shaft - Reground from Van-Cafe
>> Complete Gaskets Replacement of All seals
>> Piston Cylinder Kit - From Van Cafe - German Mahle �( does anyone
>> recommend the 2.2 piston kit from Vanagain or GW?)
>> Piston Engine Ring Set - Grant Brand
>> Standard Main Bearing Set
>> Crank Shaft bearing kit
>> Rod Bearings - Standard
>> New Temp Sensor with Lower threshold to keep the engine cooler* - Van
>> Cafe 80 degree
>> New Oil Pressure Sensors
>>
>>
>> The rebuilder said all the other parts looked good.
>>
>> Indeed he has done these before he said and he realizes the
>> complicated nature of how torque ratio's and well as the extreme
>> precision of the tolerances are required. In fact he said he really
>> dislikes working on all the German engines regardless if it is VW,
>> Mercedes or BMW. For him hey says they use way to many bolts and misc.
>> parts to complicate the process. He told me once the parts arrive he
>> can have it done within 3-4 days. Sound about right?
>>
>> Am I missing any other crucial parts to replace?
>>
>> He said the crank, stud bolts and other key parts all looked good and
>> said the engine seems in otherwise good shape for its age.
>>
>> Thanks for assistance.
>>
>> Rob
>> NY
>>
>>
>>
>> On Apr 6, 2009, at 1:29 PM, Robert Stewart wrote:
>>
>>> Good Monday to everyone,
>>>
>>> I have a local engine rebuilder working on my 2.1 Automatic engine
>>> which had roughly 250,000 miles on it.
>>>
>>> He informed my heads needed to be replaced. I could clearly see the
>>> space between the two valves having a indentation bridging them and
>>> the surface areas were very badly pitted.
>>>
>>> I planned on purchasing a set of rebuilt heads from Van-Cafe, anyone
>>> think this a good or bad idea?
>>> Anyone used them before? Have any feedback?
>>>
>>> Secondly is there anything regarding the rebuild that is a must to
>>> replace component wise since he has it all apart?
>>> i.e. sleeves, pistons, camshaft etc...
>>>
>>> I am awaiting a final parts list from him now but want to be sure I am
>>> not missing anything.
>>>
>>> Before he rebuilds it he is going to be cleaning all the parts in a
>>> special bath then glass bead blasting the non sensitive parts.
>>>
>>> Also how long should a standard rebuild take? i.e. 7-21 days? or is it
>>> something that can be done in a 40 hour work week?
>>> What kind of price should I expect?
>>> He told me it would be roughly $1500 dollars.
>>> He said he would be check to see if the camshaft needed to be reground
>>> and would check all valves etc. His shop only does rebuilds but of
>>> mostly race car engines and big truck engines so I trust he knows what
>>> he is talking about. He is not a VW guy at all he just knows engines.
>>> I did give him the Bentley just to be safe though.
>>>
>>> Any advice would be appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Robert
>>> NY
>