You can get a 1.9 NA diesel longblock new for $1400~$1500. A MUCH better
choice for replacement than a rebuilt 1.6 for a Vanagon.

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:04 AM
Subject: 1.6NA Diesel Rebuild Options ???

> While I'm looking for an engine, I have a question for you diesel
> owners who have rebuilt or replaced your engines.  I am
> interested in comparing the cost of:
>
>  - Rebuilding it myself.  I pay machining costs but do all the
> assembly myself.
>
>  - Purchasing a rebuilt engine.
>
>  - Purchasing a new engine.
>
> From what I have seen so far, commercial rebuilds run in the
> $1100-1200 range (plus core charge) and factory new engines
> around $2000.  What I don't know (along with lots of other stuff)
> is how much it will cost in parts and machining to rebuild the
> engine myself.
>
> Has anyone out there done a home rebuild of a 1.6NA diesel that
> can tell me about costs?
>
> Can anyone comment on the quality of a commercial rebuild that
> they purchased?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Mike Snow
> 1982 Westy diesel