The bad news came today. The '83.5 Wasserboxer engine is burned out and must be replaced (after getting rear-ended, cracking the coolant expansion tank). The mechanic estimated $4400 with a VW factory rebuilt engine. I know there are other rebuilders, as well as other types of swaps. Does anyone in the Fort Worth area have any experience with this? Scott '74 Thing '83.5 Westy "Moo-van" '99 Millinium Bug |
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