Date:         Sat, 2 Sep 2000 19:30:54 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: new motor for '87 synchro westi
Comments: To: Jeff Rieger <jrieger@SHASTA.COM>
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> Help, my 1987 sychro westphalia has 20 lbs. in the number 2 cylinder.
> So far I have checked Redding VW (4500.00 plus with a clutch) and Reno
> (4000.00 with the works, .)  I probably need a new exhaust system, which
> is not included in either deal.

Of course, you're not saying what you're getting for that money... if you
want to do it right insist on a Boston Bob rebuilt engine with NEW heads...
replace all fuel hoses and coolant hoses and the exhaust system.... $$$ to
do it right :)

 I am leary because I love the vehicle
> and I don't want someone to screw it up.  It also may need the steel
> left side coolant pipe, as a thick rust flake occurred near the
> exhaust.  I want a fair price, a good warrantee, and the work done right
> the first time

Problem is a lot of rebuilt engines don't turn out so good... sure you can
maybe make them give you a new one (within the warranty period... so make
sure you put some miles on the puppy to give it a good test)... and if the
mechanic has enough mark up in it he may remove and replace at no cost to
you (get it all in writing BEFORE the deal)... but you still have the down
time... a good reason to insist on the best name rebuilt you can find...
from what has been written her on the list that would be Boston Bob...

as close to central CA as possible.

What do you call 'central CA'???
If you look at the map that would be around San Francisco... but most people
call that northern CA :)

Often best to find a mechainc close to home in case there is warranty work
:)

Or in a fun place like Lake Tahoe... in which case you can have fun while
you wait.... in that case look up German Motors in Tahoe City... talk to
George... he's the best!... drives a Syncro and so does one of his
mechanics.

Good Luck,
Bill

I will drive
> somewhere if mandatory.  I subscribed to the list. jrieger@shasta.com
>