Date: Fri, 12 Jan 2007 11:11:53 -0500
Reply-To: Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
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Jerry et all
Go westys warrantee should be read carfully it covers catasrofic failures
after the frist year as I recall
And what is the chances that go westy would take responcablity for that 3
years down the road once they have had a chance to do the otopsy.
As far as the pistons I can offer you german piston or Cofap
nobody has ever told me they felt any differance in performance or milage
and I feel that the slightly lower compression is more in line with the gas
availible today.
Lucas At Go westy also spends alot of time going over the AMC problem as if
came up with it or the solution I was discussing it on this list long before
he thought to right about it.
I find it interseting that Jerry at seattle con rod only sells to aproved
installers. Getting people to understand that its not a plug and play
install has been a lifes work for me
you have heard from a few west coasters that I know of
Boston Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jerry" <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 10:18 AM
Subject: Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
> ---Kenneth,
> Thanks for the input. I too would build
> my own but all things considered I think
> it would be better for me to buy from a
> reputable builder and swap my engine out.
> I've usually found out that someone like
> Boston Bob is fully equipped, tooled and
> has the knowledge to address all the idiosyncrasies
> of building the 2.1 engine. There are some
> services that he offers that I would not be
> able to do myself(oversize valves, ported heads,
> modified camshaft, etc). I figure by the time
> I got through building myself and paying for
> comparable parts/services such as he(Boston Bob)
> is providing I would have several more KKKK $$$$ invested.
> I think BB also provides at least a 12 month warranty.
> I know Gowesty provides a 48k/48m warranty.
> I don't know which pistons BB uses. I know Gowesty
> has someone make their pistons. If I bought OEM
> pistons/liners and cylinder head modification I'd
> end up with more money in the project.
> I usually conquer things myself and I never
> let anyone else work on my vehicles but considering
> the downtime and cost factor I think I'd be better
> off buying from either Gowesty or Boston Bob.
> I haven't received any feedback about Gowesty.
> All posts have been positive for Boston Bob's.
> I wonder if any west coasters are reading this
> thread?
>
> JERRY
> 88 GL BUS-ter
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kenneth Lewis [mailto:kdlewis@northstate.net]
> Sent: Friday, January 12, 2007 6:25 AM
> To: Jerry Baker
> Subject: Re: [VANAGON] 2.1 Wasserboxer
>
> Jerry,
> I have heard good things,over the years, about Bob Donald's {aka Boston
> Bob) engines. Check the archives. Personally I would build my own.
>
>
> Ken Lewis
> http://neksiwel.20m.com/
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Jerry Baker" <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 11:01 PM
> Subject: [VANAGON] 2.1 Wasserboxer
>
>
> > -----OK Volks-------
> > I'm looking for some good advice from
> > Vanagon owners who can offer the best suggestions
> > for purchasing a new/rebuilt Vanagon 2.1 replacement
> > engine for my 88 GL.
> > I have read about the Gowesty 2.3 upgrade engine
> > and I am considering this engine. This engine will
> > cost me around $5,000 should I receive my total core credit.
> > I am not considering switching the engine type. I want
> > to stick with a Wasserboxer 2.1 engine.
> > Please provide me some good feedback on where I should
> > purchase the 2.1 engine based on your experience and
> > knowledge of rebuilders.
> > Gowesty included fuel injectors with the 2.3 upgrade
> > but they no longer provide them now.
> > Thanks for your input.
> >
> > Jerry
> > KY 88 GL BUS-ter
> >
> >
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