Dave,

 Why not just take the value of an 87 with a good engine and subtract what
it would cost to install a rebuilt engine. Note there would be a difference
between a blown engine needing a complete rebuild or replacement, and a
engine with leaking heads needing just replacement heads and gaskets.
Be sure to include the labor for each.

 This would probably give a higher value than what the van would sell for
because of the "don't want to be bothered" factor of the seller.

Bob

> Date:    Fri, 7 Aug 1998 16:28:57 -0500
> From:    Dave <dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM>
> Subject: Value of a Vanagon with varoius engine problems (another obscure
>           question)
>
>     Does anyone happen to know of any 87 or new Vanagons that have been
> sold with blown engines, or severely leaking heads?  If so how much did
> it go for?  Sorry for these obscure questions, do know who else might
> know.
>
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> 87 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (129k)
> 88 Fox GL (149k)