Date:         Thu, 17 May 2007 19:25:51 -0400
Reply-To:     Mark Hersh <markhersh@MSN.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark Hersh <markhersh@MSN.COM>
Subject:      Engine rebuild/swap in an AT

It's time for us to think about that.  We have an 86 Weekender with 240K,
2.1 WBX and an auto tranny.  I have been doing a bit of research into the
Subie and also a diesel.  Just got done talking to a mechanic with lots of
Vanagon experience and he says to consider the Subie along with a 2.2 or
2.3 WBX rebuild.  He says the diesel with the AT would require a ring and
pinion set that would increase the cost another 1500$, even on top of the
AT rebuild we were planning at the same time(240K miles, after all).

One of the main reasons we were considering both the Subie and the diesel
was the increased mpg. From what I've read I think we can reasonably expect
20-24 mpg from a 2.2 Subaru.

But a WBX rebuild.... ?  Can anyone who has upgraded to a 2.2 or 2.3 L
rebuild with an AT report their mpg (with driving style)?  We are not hot-
rods, 65, 70 mph tops.

We are here in Seattle and he recommends a rebuild from Wolfsburg
Motorwerks.  I got a recommendation for KC Martin in Lynnwood for the AT
work.  Any comments on those places?

Thanks

Mark
86 Westfalia Weekender "Monty"