Date:         Mon, 28 Feb 2000 21:14:57 EST
Reply-To:     VeeDubVan@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         - Lauren Pelzer <VeeDubVan@AOL.COM>
Subject:      1985 Vanagon - Engine Transplant.  Factory vs. other Rebuilds
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Hi, Listees!

This is excerpted from an Email I got from one of the guys on my list to do
my engine transplant.  It seems to contradict what everyone on the list has
said about Boston Bob's and other rebuilds.  Also seems way more expensive
than other quotes I got!

Thoughts?

"There are a few options when it comes to
replacing the Vanagon engine. I have found from years of doing this that this
engine holds up much better if it is rebuilt by the factory. I have used other
manufactures engines in the past.  Some turn out very good while others did
not
hold up as long as I thought they should have.

With that said, I will replace your engine with a factory rebuild unit. The
labor cost  is roughly $1100.00. In addition to this cost, the engine will be
about $2200.00. I will know tomorrow. We also have to think of a few other
components when doing this job. I like to replace the water pump and
thermostat
at this time. This is  usually the reason the engine went bad to begin with.
We
also have to make sure that all of your exhaust system parts are in good
shape."

Thanks,
Lauren