Date:         Tue, 2 May 2006 18:24:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Aristotle Sagan <killer.jupiter@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Price on used engine/tranny needed (2 litre AC)
Comments: To: neil neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca>
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Crap shoot here. Anywhere from 200 bucks to a grand. The tranny could be
trashed, it don't have no identifying marks on the outside when the first
and second gears fail. I could sell you what looks like a great combination
but the engine won't pass smog (probably rebuilt with the timing gear off a
tooth), and a tranny that has only 3rd/4th gear. You wouldn't know.

BTW - Anyone want an engine that won't pass smog but ran like a bat outa
hell before it was pulled from an 83 AC?


tim in san jose

On 5/2/06, neil neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> Hi all.
>
>   Have a line on 2.0 litre AC engine + 4 spd. tranny from 81 vanagon.
>
>   Engine has most parts, but missing air cleaner housing and much sought
> after boot that connects to it. Seems to have most parts though. Tranny
> looks ok. Owner has not heard/seen these parts running, but is quite
> knowledgable of VW's and runs his own shop for making custom parts. (4x4
> etc). He thinks engine likely ran before being removed and partially
> harvested for parts.
>
>   Any idea/opinions as to what an untested mostly complete engine plus
> complete tranny is worth?
>
>   This guy also has most of the interior Westy cabs, *cooler*/sink unit
> and bench seat out of an 81 Westy. I believe he has the pop top too, but no
> canvas. Can supply his ph. # offlist to those wanting it.
>
>   TIA,
>
>   Neil Nicholson 1981 2.0 litre AC Westy
>
>
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