Go to this site for a list of recommended/not recommended shops in your
area and see if one
of them can give you a reasonable option:

   http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php

Steven
91 Westy

On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 6:06 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
>