Hey Volks,
        With all this talk about head gasket failures it got me thinking about cost comparisons between fixing
the heads and replacing the engine with a vw in-line 4 of some kind.  What I would like to know is

        1. How much does it cost to replace the heads yourself and how long does it take?

        2. How much does it cost swap in a in-line 4 if your van is not an oil burner and how long does it
        take?

        3. Can an in-line 4 be installed on an automatic?

Thanks in advance,

Later,
Stephen Davis
85 Westie Auto