Date:         Tue, 1 Jan 2008 08:15:36 -0800
Reply-To:     John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Bange <jbange@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Boston Bob....AVP....GEX...???
Comments: To: Richard Golen <rgolen@umassd.edu>
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Of course, all of the websites for the
> rebuilders state their's is the best (and ok, I'm leaning toward a
> Boston Bob engine), what's the consensus out there? What are your
> experiences - good and/or bad with AVP, GEX, and Boston Bob.
>

I put in one of Bob's engines  2 years and 12K miles ago, and it's been
downright unstoppable. Not a lot of miles, but certainly some very hard ones
among them. LA to Vegas in June, 105 degrees with the AC on comes to mind.
Oil pressure maintains a happy 10-15psi per 1K RPM. Gas mileage is only
around 16MPG or so, but it's an automatic and I drive it most places at
75MPH (4200RPM), so that's actually not bad. Rock solid engine. Installation
was a breeze with Bob's hardware kit. I initially considered a GoWesty
engine, but their pricing structure is, shall we say, a bit steep. My
Bostone Engine plant was reasonably priced, promptly and safely delivered,
and beautifully assembled. I highly recommend them.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"