Date:         Wed, 20 Mar 2002 08:43:07 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 84 westy engine replace advice wanted
Comments: To: buffy-philip1@COX.NET
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If you haven't got a full set of Micrometers, Dial Gauges, Bore Gauges,
an Align Boring machine, a bead blaster and know how to read the Metric
Gauges you're not saving $1000.00 you're throwing away $2000.00.
It could take you 30 to 45 days to get the right parts together to
reassemble your engine. All parts are not created equal.
The expertice to rebuild a Waser Boxer is way above my head and the
capabilities of most bulk rebuilders.
You chances of getting a reboched engine from bulk rebuilders or local
Joe repair is very good.
Get yourself a quality rebuilt from a quality rebuilder and go camping.

Stan Wilder

On Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:14:16 -0800 Buffy and Philip Simmons
<buffy-philip1@COX.NET> writes:
> OK.  Looks like I'm gonna go with a rebuilt from one of the
> reputable
> ones (Bob's/AVP/etc) on my new to me camper with the almost no oil
> pressure.
>
> Real question now is, do I do the swap myself and save the grand
> (and
> learn a thing or 2 about this rig) or do I pay another and save the
> frustration (and possibly $)
>
> Background:
>
> I've my fair share on major car operations under my belt.  As a kid
> (I'm
> pushing 40 now) I had lots of time and little $.  I've pulled and
> rebuilt GM, Ford, Saab, Triumph, Volkswagon (ok, it was a 75 rabbit
> that
> needed a new head), and others.  But now my money time availability
> has
> switched.
>
> Question for the group.  Is this pull and replace of a rebuilt
> engine
> something I can pull off in a few weekends, or should I simply pony
> up
> the dough to a pro
>
> Thanks for the input
>
> Phil
>

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