Date:         Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:42:56 -0400
Reply-To:     "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
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From:         "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
Subject:      Re: to rebuild or not, 89 vanagon
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I've been getting to this point again - my regular mechanic re-replaced
the oil sender switch  with a VW model and added 20-50 - so now the oil
light only comes on when idling instead of all the time. He'd replace
the head gaskets for me, but also recommended a rebuild.

He checked with GoWesty who will send one to the NW for about $5000.

What ever happened to the good old days when you just rebuilt the engine
for a couple thousand. Does that still happen?

I did look at some Subaru's and Volvos yesterday....but...

Andree

On
Mon, 6 Jun
2005, Robert Cardo wrote:

> <<If you want to keep you van forever, consider an investment in a
> Subaru engine. You'll have much more power and reliability, but it will
> cost $7-$8k by the time it's installed.>>
>
>
> If I had to drop 7-8g's into my 16 year old Van to cause it to be
> reliable, it would be time to bail.
> It would be time to start looking for a dependable mode of
> transportation without the all the glitches.
>
> Think V-8 power
> Think Inline 6 power.
> At a fraction of the cost.
>
> Yea, the Vanagon's are neat, and a bunch of fun to drive alright.
>
> But not at this kinda price tag.
>

Andree Hurley
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