http://www.busdepot.com/025100771 $2k from bus depot, not a
recommendation but it is a value for a rebuilt.
FWIW a vanagon with a subaru 2.2 in it drives like a real car... just
saying. $16,000 for an engine? I might have to think about the mechanic too.

Rob
vwrobb@gmail.com

At  2/19/2015 06:06 PM, Jack Reynaert wrote:
>Our friends mechanic indicated that a complete engine replacement
>was necessary for their 1990 Westy.
>The body is in excellent shape, and the transmission was replaced
>about 2 years ago.
>
>Their mechanic is estimating a cost of $16,000 for the job, which I
>feel is extremely overpriced.
>Seeing that a rebuild 2.1L can be had for around $4000 or
>less.  Labor should be under $1000.
>
>Does anyone know a good VW mechanic in the Detroit area that could
>do the complete job for closer to $5000?
>
>This kind of price gouging is why fewer and fewer Vanagons are around!
>
>Can anyone quote a recent complete replacement cost they paid for:
>motor and labor 2.1L WBX to 2.1L WBX?
>
>Thank you!
>
>Jack