Date:         Wed, 10 Jan 2001 08:24:16 -0800
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rough Cost of Engine Rebuild??
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <macmillan@HOME.COM>
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> $2500 and up for stock specs to do it right, more than twice that for
> the "full Lilley".  This means new AMC heads, lifters, 1.25 ratio
> rockers, high volume oil pump, bearings, and all parts that need
> machining machined and all rusty studs replaced.  Somewhat less if you
> use rebuilt heads, but that doesn't save much.

Add to the above the ancillary items that you may want to replace while the
engine is out: like exhaust pipes, coolant hoses, fuel hoses, clutch, and
even higher transmission gearing if you increase horse power significantly.

> There is so much that can go wrong with these rebuilds that I strongly
> recommend using a professional rebuilder like Bob Donalds or others that
> specialize in the WBX and get a warranty.

My understanding is that Boston Bob is in the process of developing a 'half
Lilley' offering that may be available soon.

Bill

> --
> Stuart MacMillan
> Seattle
>
> '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1
> '65 MGB (Daily driver since 1969)
> '74 MGB GT (Restoring sloooowly)
>
> Assisting on Restoration (and spending OPM):
> '72 MGB GT (Daughter's)
> '64 MGB (Son's)
>
> Stripped and gone but their parts live on:
> '68 MGB, '73 MGB, '67 MGB GT
>