I found one (maybe 2): 2.1L 1990 stock, 120k km(74k mile), heads done at 60k km (40k miles), running engine, asking price; $1500CAD ($1100USD), the guy is a local list member, i even think that it's from a Syncro, look like compression is around 160 even. I told the guy; don't "shi*" me... so am waiting for more news, it's not cheap, but looks in very good shape, i think i have to remove the engine from the van, i already have a team ready for that (5 guys), from what i know, the guys is not far. Now, here is another solution, it may be cheaper to find a way to get your sad butt and your van here in Montreal!!!!! Think about it for a second, if we take the shipping fee, my airplane travel... the lack of tools over there. Train is cheap! Localy, am sure we can swap engine in 2 night, 2 of the guys are pro. Maybe someone from the list as a cheap solution for shipping the van????? We must have a list member in the shipping / transport business? It's not much for now but that's a start. Am also waithing for a cheaper solution, a 1987 2.1L (under 500CAD), moderate condition with 130 to 140psi, again, if you can manage to come here, i will opens the engine, check the heads, and putt a new set of gasket. We can use all your newer part on it. Sounds fun to me!!! 12 packs of beer per night just for me is a good deal.... "What the hell is that piston for, heck, we don't need it...garbage. I also have a new idea!!!! i new 2.3 conversion with newly design pistons....what do you think? Ben |
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