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Date:         Fri, 12 Jan 2007 08:28:04 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 Wasserboxer
Comments: To: Jerry <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <001001c7365c$f0c482d0$6501a8c0@study>
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Yeah, we're reading it. My vote is for BB. His reputation is that good.

Mike

On 1/12/07 7:18 AM, "Jerry" <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET> wrote:

> ---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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