Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 20:33:17 -0800
Reply-To: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
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From: TJ Hannink <tjhannink@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Total Cost of a complete engine overhaul
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> Barry E. Muller" <bmuller@UOFT02.UTOLEDO.EDU> wrote:
> Does anyone happen have a ball park figure for redoing all the major
> driveline components? I mean beyond the engine replacement to:
I've done most of these items on my '87 camper as routine maintenance in the
last couple of years, the prices are labor only.
> Injectors
$75.00 each new, mine are still original
> fuel lines
$75.00 including all the stuff on top of the tank
> coolant hoses
$600.00 including the main plastic coolant lines, thermostat housing and
coolant distributor
> ECU
$300.00? Mines original
> AMM
AFM? $120.00
> wiring (?)
Haven't had to replace any, make sure you use corrosion protection on all
terminals
> Oxy Sensor
$40.00 for the generic Bosch
> temp sensors
Temp 2 is around $15.00
> alternato ( the bosches on my '87 900S and '85 SPG SAABS are fine - but
> what the hey)
A local rebuilder went through mine for under $100.00
> water pump (new one already on current engine)
Just put one in, $55.00 for the pump
> exhaust system (got the STEBRO SS muffler already)
S&S silver performace coated headers $320
> anything else I didn't think of
Motor mounts $60.00
Flexible brake lines $50.00
Steering column couplers $60.00
Radiator Fan (if you use the A/C a lot) I haven't replaced mine but did
disassemble it and re-lubricate the bearings.
> I ask because I want to make our van something I don't have to worry about
> on long trips and I figure once I have the rebuild - I might as well put all
> new components on it as opposed to waiting for the next 13 year-old
> component to fail in the middle of no-where.
Any critial rubber or plastic part that's older than 10-15 years is living on
borrowed time and needs to be replaced. I don't worry at all about long trips,
I use my van for business travel and I can get called to go almost anywhere in
the southeast on short notice.
I don't carry any spare parts. If I buy new parts, I install them. I do carry
all my tools and inspect the bottom side of the engine/transmission every time
I refuel and check the ground where I park every morning for fluid leaks.
Good luck
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TJ Hannink
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
Winter Park, Florida
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