That price is very fair, even just for core value. As for replacing the engine due to an "intermittent" miss, that is a super long shot. All the Syncro engines are the same. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Peter Igo Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2004 11:09 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Is an '89 engine compatable with an '87 Syncro?? Dear vanagoners, Is an '89 engine compatable with an '87 Syncro?? I am considering buying a used engine from an '89 Syncro that has 100K miles for $450 that includes the computer and idle stabilizer, sensors and a few other parts. I just want to make sure that the '89 parts & engine will work ok with my '87?? Also does $450 seem fair?? I am told that the engine ran fine and heads dont leak. But this is about the time they start leaking, I think. My current engine also "runs fine" but it has an intermittant missing problem that my mechanic cant solve. A vw shop said I needed to replace my heads for $1800... Thanks all, for any thoughts on this, Peter printmasterstudio@yahoo.com (you can reach me direct or post online)
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