Date:         Thu, 9 May 2002 17:04:18 -0400
Reply-To:     Arthur Sauerhaft <kivka@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Arthur Sauerhaft <kivka@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Source of rebuilt 1.6NA?
Comments: To: jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM
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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.