I am quite certain Go Westy does not build their own engine as Bob does. And also, I am certain Bob can have the components balanced for a fee on top of what the normal rebuild costs................that is always an "extra" Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976 Transporter (New CA bus) 1974 412 "Goldmember" Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled) ----- Original Message ----- From: "jesse johnson" <jjmojo@BLAZENET.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2004 5:07 PM Subject: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
> Hey all.. > Going to be buying a 2.1 liter engine in the spring... > Thoughts or comments about Boston Bob engines vs. GoWesty? They seem to > both have there strengths and weaknesses... > I am sure they are both good rebuilds.. but any real world advice would > be great... > Does anyone know if either balance all parts in the engine during > rebuild? I know from building inline fours.. balancing makes for a much > better engine rebuild.. > thoughts? > thanks all, > jesse > 89 carat > |
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