About five years ago i bought one of the last Boston Bob engines. About $4k for a 2.1. Another grand for installation. So far so good. 

Jeff

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> On Feb 19, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET> 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