Hello,
     I have been on the List now for quite awhile and have not really
sent anything to the list as a whole.  I would always respond via p-mail,
and so here goes my first time on the List.
     I currently own two Vanagons, one '89 Vanagon 7 pass, and the other
a '85 Westy automatic.  I love them both and my wife loves her '89
Vanagon, especially since we have a big family as well as doing day care.
 So this bus has been a good unit till just last week, when it threw a
rod.  The case is shot, one rod and possibly one piston, everything else
looks good to this point.  What I am looking for is a rebuildable engine
or engine cases, a rod, and a piston.  I would not be objected to getting
an engine that runs, but for what people are asking, out of my league.  I
have done a number of engine rebuilds on VW engines and so doing the work
myself is not a problem, just finding what I need at a decent price.  I
am sure some if not all have had to deal with the cost of engine parts
for these units.  If anyone has what I am looking for, or knows of
someone who does, please let me know.  I have come across a couple of
gentlemen who have a couple of the things I need, just checking to see
what options I have before starting the resurrection.  Appreciate any
information you might have and thanks for being a good group of VW
enthusiasts.  Clifford Gottschalk
'89 Vanagon 7 pass. stick (Needs resurrecting)
'85 Westy auto
'67 Baja Bug

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