Date:         Mon, 31 Dec 2007 13:31:40 -0800
Reply-To:     Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Chris Lisica <wavanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
Comments: To: Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com>
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That was my thought. I did only the head gaskets at 150K w/ the original
heads with that thought in mind. Runs strong, hopefully will continue to. I
know of a van that is still running strong w/ the original heads at 235K.
You will all be the first ones to know how long my motor lasts!

-chris

On Dec 31, 2007 10:53 AM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@gmail.com> wrote:

> Ever the contrarian...
>
> I don't think 150k is in anyway past the point of no return.  I've seen
> quite a few WBX bottom ends go well past 250k--I think they're pretty
> tough.  I'd pop the heads off and make your determination from a point of
> knowledge rather than mere speculation.  If you feel you must opt for a
> rebuilt, please stay far far away from GEX...far far away...stay away!
>
> On Dec 31, 2007 4:58 AM, Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu> wrote:
>
> >
> > With 150k miles, it doesn't seem to make sense to pull the engine and
> > replace the gaskets or heads. So the question is what is the best
> > replacement engine out there? I really don't want to spend big bucks
> > on a Tiico, TDI, or Bostig conversion, so that pretty much leaves a
> > rebuilt wasserboxer.
>



--
Chris
88 Vanagon GL (daily driver)
87 Westfalia (in progress)
http://wavanagon.googlepages.com/