A while ago I mentioned the All Data Do it yourself web site. It is times
like this where there can be a lot of value. They offer the shop standard
labor rates most tasks. There are a lot of variables for an engine swap and
there will be a lot of parts that will not or should not be reused. Clutch
parts, seals, hoses, motor mounts, etc will add to the cost. A long block
swap with moving of all accessories and exhaust will be somewhere between 12
and 16 hours. Re working old parts, cleaning and painting etc. will add to
this time. If things do not work immediately add time for fine tuning,
diagnoses and additional repairs. And then there will be discovery of why
the original engine failed and that repair also. I guess the local tech was
not getting normal pay for your swap or at some point he realized that this
is a monster project. BTDT too many times on used swaps.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of A
PETER MARSH
Sent: Monday, December 13, 2010 3:50 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Can anyone give me an estimate?

The sagaof switching engines continues.  My local Tech has bailed on my
engine swap.  To be honest his work place is extremely busy and extra time
until well after the holidays is mandatory.  So he's shot after a 10 day.

A local "shop" tech who is extremely experienced on Vanagons is going to
give me a price on flipping engines.

Who wants to take a guess at this mysterious number?

Regards to all

Peter Marsh
Naples FL