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Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 2008 20:07:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Doug <vanagons@COX.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Doug <vanagons@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Comments: To: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <3DA9EE4E-C11B-49E0-931F-447BC331185B@mac.com>
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Robert, In case you didn't get my pmail, please contact me off-list. I might be able to help.

Thanks for the bandwidth, Doug in CT

Robert Stewart wrote: > I agree on all fronts. > > I was thinking of using these Bars Stop leaks products till I get the > heads done. > > Any thoughts? > > http://www.barsleaksdifm.com/hg3.htm > > What should a 2 gasket head job cost? > > R > > On Aug 19, 2008, at 7:21 PM, B Feddish wrote: > >> >> If it's a choice between an engine by Jake and doing the heads I'd >> do the >> heads. I can't possibly see how anyone can rebuild an engine for >> $975. It's >> just too good to be true. If your engine was running fine before >> the leak >> then just do the heads. >> >> Also, if Ken says "without many returns" I'd still be worried. To >> return a >> bad engine it means someone paid $1,500 to have it put in their van >> only to >> have it fail. That's allot of lost cash.... >> >> Bryan >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On >> Behalf Of >> Robert Stewart >> Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 7:09 PM >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix? >> >> I read the note that was mentioned. Ken M. seems like such a nice guy >> on the phone, he admitted mistakes were made by him in the past he >> said he has been selling these engines on ebay without many returns at >> all, maybe I am just sucker. >> >> Right now I can't afford to spend $3K on an engine and $1200 for the >> install. >> >> I may just go and do the heads for now till I get another job. >> >> What is the worse that can happen? >> >> In another 30,000 miles the heads crack again? I get bad performance >> out of it? >> >> R >> >> >> On Aug 19, 2008, at 6:41 PM, Bill Glenn wrote: >> >>> Re: Jake4Parts. >>> If you want to read the yahoo thread for yourself, go to: >>> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Syncro, search the last month >>> for "Jake", and make your own decision. >>> >>> Bill >> > > > --No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG.Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.6.5/1620 - > Release Date: 8/19/2008 6:04 AM > >


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