Did the same as Jeff. It's running great so far. For 16K, you could get a
new engine, tranny, suspension, wheels, and tires. Shop around...
Marc in VA

On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:

> 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
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Feb 19, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET
> <javascript:;>> 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
>