I am seriously considering doing it myself. It would be a good
education. I've done my own car work before but only pulled an engine
once and that was about 25 years ago.

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 10:55 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> Scott - I have minimal mechanical knowledge - trust me - and I did an
> engine swap myself (with some helping hands). If you have the space to do
> it, some basic tools, and some helpers it is totally a job you can do
> yourself. I'm not saying it's simple but it can be done and if I can do it
> anyone can.
>
> Good luck to you.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM, Scott Chapman <scott@mischko.com> wrote:
>
>> 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
>> >
>>