Date:         Thu, 1 Nov 2001 21:38:45 -0500
Reply-To:     Data Services <dataservices@MEDIAONE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Data Services <dataservices@MEDIAONE.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine for sale
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No problem Tony,.  A head job by Bob might be a good idea.  James and Louis
over at Small Wheels in Swampscott were quite impressed with this motor in
it's current condition (and most are not, according to them), but at this
price it's definitely an option.  Maybe port and polish the heads while he's
in there!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tony Thompson" <tonyt_eye@ns.sympatico.ca>
To: "Data Services" <dataservices@mediaone.net>
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: Engine for sale


> I'm still trying to decide what to do, I agree it would be easy to throw
it into
> the van but I'm certain I wouldn't make it with the engine working the way
it
> is. I will try and get some rough dimensions to see if it will fit in the
trunk
> of my Jetta. What I really want to do is convert to an inline like you did
and
> get rid of the gutless wonder forever. Unfortunately that would cost over
$6500
> Canadian. I'm not sure I could sell that to the rest of the family. Anyway
sorry
> to keep you on the string but I'll try and decide what to do soon.
> Even with an engine of 60K it probably would be smart to pull the heads
before
> installing to head off the inevitable gasket job. Maybe I'll check with
Boston
> Bob about some rebuild work before shipping.
>
> Data Services wrote:
>
> > Hi Tony:
> > Sorry to not get right back.  Hectic lifestyle etc..
> > The engine is still on the crossbeam carrier, complete with the muffler
heat
> > shield and coolant bottle still attached.  If you want to know how big
it
> > is, look in the engine compartment of your bus!!  As to the weight, I
think
> > the "longblock" weight is around 350 lbs, along with the added weight of
the
> > stuff attached.  Don't forget, no injectors or alternator (use yours).
> >
> > If possible, it would be best to roadtrip this one.  It will fit quite
> > nicely in a Vanagon or like-sized van or pick-up truck.  Plus it would
be
> > nice to meet a fellow volksperson from NS.  If this not possible, a list
> > member might be able to give us some info on the best shipper for a
special
> > cargo like this.
> >
> > As to the package deal, for the whole works (not the main wiring
harness),
> > to include the computer and air mass meter, I think $800.00 US is what
I'm
> > looking for.
> >
> > Drop me an e-mail at dataservices@mediaone.net  to tell me what you
think.
> >
> > David Bjorkman
>