Date:         Wed, 6 Sep 2000 11:42:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Ron Mighton <rmighton@PASSPORT.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Mighton <rmighton@PASSPORT.CA>
Subject:      New engine install
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I just had Owasco VW near Toront install a VW remanufactured engine in my
90 Westfalia. The total cost of the job including $800 in taxes was $6179
CDN or about $4200US . Owasco did a good job replacing many other
components along the way including a water pump and power steering pump.
The engine cost before discounts was $3580 CDN. The mechanic drove it for
about 400 miles (with my agreement as part of the install process) and then
put it up on the hoist and rechecked everything. My warranty is for 20,000
Kilometers or 12 months and includes parts and labour at any VW
dealer.  They gave me a discount of $593 without my asking (about 10%)
which helped keep the total cost down. The new engine seems very smooth
running and powerful (well you know...its still not a V8). I just thought
you might find the numbers helpful.

Ron Mighton  Toronto, Canada