a last resort? At $100 it probably has major issues but who knows?

http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/pts/5814691576.html

ad:

" 1987 Vanagon 2.1L "Waterboxer" motor - $100 (Farmington hills) hide
this posting

Up for sale is a 2.1L Waterboxer that was pulled from an 87 Vanagon
weekender. I bought the van about 2 years ago non-running with the
intention of doing a TDI conversion, and as I'm in the midst of that
swap, I have no use for the old motor anymore. Before it was pulled,
the engine would crank freely, but wouldn't start.

It has an almost brand new Bosch distributor on it, and it is equipped
with AC and power steering.

Engine would come as shown in the pictures. Currently sitting in my
garage. More than happy to help load with my engine hoist.

My name is Scott, my cell is (810)623-9721, please feel free to call
or text me with any questions.

Thanks for looking! "

On 10/13/16, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I just had a call from a mechanic in Bay City, MI who has a stranded
> canadian couple there in a '90 Vanagon - coolant is "gushing out" and they
> need head gasket repair and possibly a head. The Shop can't order them
> parts because they are only allowed to order factory replacement parts
> which aren't available. If the bus owners source their own parts the shop
> has agreed to do the work.

--
Neil n

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