In January 1991 I had what was called a new engine installed by the local VW
dealer for a net $3176. Would have been higher but VWOA kicked in for the 2
cylinder heads ($678) under warranty, due to the known head problem. Looking
back I have no way of knowing whether it was a rebuilt or not. Whatever the
case I haven't had a single problem with the engine although, to put things
in perspective,  the engine only has 40,000 miles on it.

Garrett Adams
1983.5 Adventurewagen GL