Date:         Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:55:10 -0800
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Value of complete 2.1L engine?
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Hello all,

Out of the blue yesterday, a friend called to say another friend is in need of
a 2.1L engine to swap into his van, due to gasket leaks in his current
engine. Since I have a good running 2.1L, and am interested in swapping
a TD engine in, he called me. I'm not even sure that I want to do this right
now, and I have no idea what a fair price would be for my engine. Here's
the details:

-VW of Canada factory rebuilt long block in 1992.
-205k kms since then, burns/leaks no oil.
-good power, even compression last time I checked
-all receipts since new, regular dino oil changes by PO, synthetic by me for
the past 50k kms.
-coolant change with Dexcool every 2 years since '96.
-gets consistent 22-24 miles per CDN Gallon. (Westy)
-new water pump 3 years ago, no coolant leaks ever
-never overheated

Since he already has a 2.1L, I would guess that he only needs the
longblock. So what's a fair price?

Thanks.--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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