Date:         Wed, 24 Jan 2001 08:13:02 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Berkemer <berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Berkemer <berky@WIN.BRIGHT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
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Brian,

I've been following the options for new engines for several years now and I've
not seen anything clearly worked out as an option for a vanagon with an
automatic. When I'm going 70mph the engine is doing 4000rpm. I wouldn't feel
comfortable with an inline four golf constantly running that high.

If you have a manual the new south african golf engine seems to be working O.K.
Don't expect to take it to a VW dealer though. If I were going to replace my
engine "again" (did it through the VW the first time) I'd probably buy from
Boston Bob.

Bob
84 westy, das bus

Brian Wawzonek wrote:

> With my 1985 Westy wasserboxer, it's engine's life is nearing its time.