Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 22:20:07 -0500
Reply-To: rrecardo@WEBTV.NET
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Cardo <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET>
Subject: Re: Bus Depot Rebuilt 2.1L - opinions?
In-Reply-To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@comcast.net>'s message of Sat, 23 Jul 2005
19:48:53 -0400
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<<I have heard conflicting reports about availability on these. I know a
few years ago they stopped selling them, and recently I have heard they
are available again.>>
They are available.
<<I have had very good success with Boston Engine rebuilds over the
years with brand new AMC heads.>>
As in any rebuilt engine any work performed can be spotty as you
mentioned.
BB isn't the almighty, and he makes mistakes too.
I've seen his work and am not at all impressed.
He's no better no worse than anybody else doing engine work.
<< A nation-wide warranty is great to have, but through the VW dealer?
That means you are going to depend on a VW dealer to:
1. Do a good job on the engine install (sound of me laughing).>>
Don't laugh too hard or long.
There are sill a few around that actually have some old timer's that
enjoy ( ? ) woking on the older Vanagon's.
This you'll have to do some research on.
( If you want to pay their shop rate for an engine installation ,I sure
wouldn't )
<<2. Get you a replacement engine in a timely manner if you do have a
break down (let's laugh some more).>>
Another depends.
depends on the service writer, the service manager,and the parts manager
all collectivly working together.
You have to understand that there are more vehicles on the block than
just your Vanagon.
I know Ken,you'd drop everything your currently into and get a warrantee
engine job done right now.
I don't believe that,and know better.
<<3. Actually not abuse you by added costs of things "not covered under
the warranty" (add crying sound here).>>
Here's a tricky subject, and this can happen anywhere engine work is
done.
If a hose blew, is it the engine's fault?
Well Ok,then if in fact the hose blew
and if a engine hose blew whose fault is that?
I'd say the installer for not at least suggesting that when the engie
was put in.
If there is a notation on the RO that the customer was informed of weak
hoses, well you know who is responsable then.
There is all kinds loopholes, and if you have a good relationship with
your local VW dealer, I highly doubt they will spank you if something
really happened bad.
I'd much rather have a factory warrantee that an out of town, out of
sight out of mind deal on the internet.
I do know where VW lives.
BB and AVP, and brand X, and XYZ, motor's, I don't.
