The 1.9 seem little hassle to me and the prices are good at Importvision . If people from the list keep calling maybe we could have a standing discount with him. Buying a rebuilt 1.6 is a big gamble -Arthur ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jon Sykes" <jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, May 09, 2002 12:24 PM Subject: Source of rebuilt 1.6NA?
> It's been over a week and my mechanic is still having trouble getting parts > for the GTi conversion. All this is annoying and now I'm wondering if I > wouldn't have been better off just putting in a rebuilt 1.6NA or getting my > engine rebuilt (whichever is cheaper). > I'm being quoted $2500 for the GTi conversion. Although it would obviously > be nice to have the extra power of the GTi motor, it would also be nice (and > probobly cheaper) to stick with the original set up and keep it a 1.6 > diesel. I can live with the sluggishness as long as it gets me 30mpg and > 200k (on good oil and good maintainance). > > I did see a site that had complete rebuilt 1.6NA engines for less than > $1200, but now I can't find it (typical). Can anyone therefore recommend a > place to get a good, but inexpensive rebuilt 1.6NA? > > I was considering the 1.9NA, but it really seems a hassle. The 1.6NA will > be a straight swop and I know I can get parts for it no problem. |
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