Don't forget there have been at least three used 2.1 engines for sale on
the list in the last few weeks, all for under $1000.  That is your best
option!

Dave Ohlemacher wrote:
>
> Lots of you kind folks responded with cries of "Put a new engine in!"
>
> Here's the breakdown of the costs:
>
> VW Dealership = $4600
> Local VW place = $3400
> Not so local VW place = $3500
>
> I have to eat the core charge due to the nice hole in the engine block, that
> adds $400-$1100 to the price (yes, the $1100 is the dealership core charge),
> the short block runs from $1800-$2600, misc parts, shipping and labor is the
> rest.
>
> So since we paid less than $3000 for the van to start off with, I just can't
> see putting that back into it.
>
> A couple thoughts on our Vanagon experience:
> Would I do it again? - you bet'cha!
> Would get one without AC!
> Syncro would be cool.
> Years I like best -86-91
>
> So that being said, anyone have one for sale?
>
> Dave
> Dayton, OH

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