Date:         Thu, 20 Dec 2007 08:05:54 -0500
Reply-To:     Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Donalds <donalds1@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      Re: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???
Comments: To: shawn clark <shawnclark77@YAHOO.COM>
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I do 1.9 engines current price is $2750
The 1.9 case has the same type of main bearing as the aircooled bug with a
differant larger rear main next to the flywheel. There is 2 problems
rebuilding the 1.9 lower end first there are no align bore bearings
availible. the second
problem is that most most reasssmblers dont bother to measure the case and
just toss in a st of std OD bearings.
Yes this will last past most warrantees with a nice heavy duty oil pump to
keep the oil light out at idle but is this the kind of quaitly your looking
for I think not.

 So your asking why I offer 1.9 engines if there are no bearings and they
dont last. I have had made a over size rear main bearing and use the bug
align bore bearing for the front three mains. I can also align bore any flat
4 engine block
with my Rotler boring bar.

My recomendation for your van is upgrade your van to the 2.1 engine it bolts
right in and the 1.9 components work.
The cost for this would be $2750 for the longblock plus core $600 as this is
an outright sale. This also saves you the return freight of $150

The bonus with using the digjet injection on the larger 2.1 engine is that
the European ECU can be used
I do have a few left for sale to my engine customers

Bob Donalds
http://www.bostonengine.com

----- Original Message -----
From: "shawn clark" <shawnclark77@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 1:54 AM
Subject: How Much to Rebuild 84 Engine???


> Does any one know an estimate of how much it would cost to rebuilt an 84
> vanagon ?
>
> And does anyone know of a place to get it rebuilt in the dallas/ fort
> worth area??
>
> I would greatly appreciate the advice!
>
> thanks,
> shawn (new westy owner)
>
>
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