David, Go local if possible. It will help greatly is you have any warranty issues. BTW: I believe the Bus Depot $1800 engine is rebuilt by AVP (http://www.avpworldwide.com/). It might save you on shipping to buy direct if you're a west coaster. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of David Shepherdson Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2004 9:38 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Source for rebuilt 2.1lt engines?
I need a new engine for my 1990 Westfalia and would like advice on where to get one. GEX are among the cheapest but I have heard more than enough about their lack of reliability so that is not an option. Bus Depot sell two engines, a rebuilt (not sure who by) for about $1800 and "vw factory" rebuilt engine for about $2300. Go Westy and Boston Engine Exchange both offer a variety of engines starting at about $2500 with performance upgrades available. Does anyone have any advice about: 1. Reliability of these or engines from another source? 2. The reliability and effectiveness of the "performance upgrade" engines (larger pistons, custom camshaft grinding, porting etc. etc.). I also need a new transmission so advice on a source for that would be appreciated also. Many Thanks, David |
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