Auto shop wants $900 to swap engines, including fluids and misc.
Assuming it's a simple straight swap.

Scott

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> Used engine is the best way to go, and then start saving for the next one,
> which will likely be soon.
>
> Good luck!
>
> Stuart
> '85 Westy
> Same situation, doing Subaru conversion
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Scott Chapman
> Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:10 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
>
> Hi!
>
> My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it towed
> to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about 40#
> compression in one cylinder and 70# in the opposite one. The other two are
> much higher.
>
> The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start and
> run a bit better now.
>
> I'm told it's $6000+ to get a good rebuilt put in.  If I keep driving it the
> core charge goes up on a rebuilt.
>
> In the future, that may be possible. Not right now.  The body and interior
> are in nearly cherry condition and the rest of the mechanical is VERY good.
>
> I love my Westy and am not happy with the idea of parting with it.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Scott
>