On Thu, 6 Apr 1995, THOMAS CARRINGTON wrote:

> 
> 
>   >>Good point, Sami. I'm leaning towards a GEX rebuilt long block. At
>   >>$300 for heads plus another $300 for pistons/cylinders plus another
>   >>$100 for bearings and gaskets I'm most of the way to the cost of the
>                   <snip>
>   >>Dave
> 
> 
>   As far as I am concerned, GEX is worth the money. I bought my '80 Vanagon with
>   a blown engine (Connecting rod had come through the case). Once I tore it
>   down, I found that one head had a cracked seat. When I priced the parts out, I
>   could buy a GEX engine for about $200 more than the parts alone. I bought it,
>   installed it, and it ran almost perfect. One hydraulic lifter refused to pump
>   up. GEX FEDEXed me a lifter, and offered to pay for a shop or a VW dealer to
>   install it! Once I put in the lifter, it was perfect. Many happy miles
>   followed.
> 
>   Tom Carrington

Just my $.02.  I bought a 1600DP longblock from GEX back in 1985.  It has 
been in three different vehicles and I've never had a bit of trouble with 
it.  It currently has about 75,000 miles on it.

Martin
'68 Westy
marting@austin.cc.tx.us