SB: $5K seems a little steep to me. Check out Boston Bob's website... IIRC the 2.1L with core was around $2100 plus freight...labor should be around the $1000 figure. With a few preventative maintenance touches thrown in like R/R all the coolant hoses and fuel lines and check the CV joints, etc. you should have a van that's good-to-go for another 100K plus. I did a Boston Bob change out for a friend last fall and it PURRRRRRS! Sounds and runs like a new van! YMMV. I have no interest in BB or his business...just impressed with his initial help, engines and his follow up answers to technical questions. -- Stephen* Chillicothe Ohio 1991 Caravelle Hans 1987 Westy Franz 1984 Westy Fritz 1991 Jetta GL diesel daily driver 1990 Jetta GL (twin sons') 1982 Rabbit PU diesel 1984 Rabbit diesel SOLD! (see Honey I CAN sell a car now and then!) 1974 MGB My first car...yep, I kept it 1993 S-10 I hate it BUT * All rights reserved, no reproduction without permission. ---------- (snip) > The motor in my '87 is almost dead (shims behind the rear main seal are > eating away at the case) and the mechanic quoted me $5k for a > replacement. I was wondering what others have paid for a 2.1 long-block > and labor. Any recommendations on VW shops in San Diego, CA? (snip) |
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