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Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 2008 22:41:07 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM>
Subject:      Re: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix?
Comments: To: Cullen Stewart <cullberly@vermontel.net>
In-Reply-To:  <00ca01c9025d$09ab5fd0$cc7242d8@cortex>
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I am in Bloomingburg NY which is just outside of Middletown NY.

R On Aug 19, 2008, at 8:38 PM, Cullen Stewart wrote:

> Where are you in NY, NYC or upstate. I am in VT and we have an > excellent mechanic near the NY border that may have a line on a > solid engine. The garage is called Fast Addiction in Castleton. They > are very talented and honest. > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM > > > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2008 4:24 PM > Subject: Engine Replacement or Gasket Fix? > > >> So I just found out that 88 Vanagon has a blown head gasket just >> between Cylinder 1 & 2 I was told by my mechanic. I nice little chunk >> is missing he says. That is where my coolant leak is coming from he >> says. >> >> So I just lost my job, position was extinguished. I have a couple of >> months severance and unemployment but I am on a tight budget. I was >> planning on leaving for a California cross country journey in 2 >> months. >> >> The van seems to run fine other than adding some coolant every time >> the van sits overnight. Anytime the van is not moving the coolant >> seems to be slowly dripping out. >> >> So what kind of costs am I looking at for the costs of replacing a >> gasket? I assume that I would have both sides done at the same time. >> >> or if the cost to high, and is the same as putting in a new engine.. >> who's engine under a budget? >> >> My mechanic told me its between $1,000 - $1,200 for the removal & >> installation of the engine. How much should this be? >> >> Options: >> >> I saw this guy oin Ebay "jake4parts" - he has gotten some all lot of >> good feedback. Anyone know if this guy? His engine is only $975 >> >> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1986-1991-VW-Vanagon-Rebuilt-2-1L-Engine-Long-Block_W0QQitemZ320284970269QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item320284970269&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245 >> >> "1986 - 1991 VW Vanagon 2.1L Engine Rebuilt (Long Block) Has all new >> bearings, rings and valve job - This engine is completely resealed >> with all new head gaskets and crank seals... Built in our shop, >> these >> engines also comes with all installation gaskets to complete the >> installations into your vanagon... Comes with flywheel or flex plate >> - Specify whether you have an automatic or stickshift... >> >> This engine also fits 83-85 Vanagon waterboxers with a small >> modification to the center intake manifold plenum (ask for product >> circular)... Comes with a 12mo/12,000mile warranty, technical >> bulitens for start-up and break-in as well as selection of motor oils >> for long life and reliability... >> >> Shipping Flat Rate $190.00 to any major city trucking terminal in the >> Continental USA - For Home delivery or Liftgate truck service add >> $96.00" >> >> $975 engine >> >> $190 shipping >> >> Total $1165 >> >> >> >> Boston Bob (Of Course) >> >> 2.1 Stock Valve Upgrade >> >> Upgrade: $2725 + $600 core >> >> Plus Shipping >> >> Total $3325 Plus Shipping costs >> >> >> >> Go Westy - Their engine costs are insane so forget that. >> >> Subi - out of my range. >> >> I have local wreckers that salvage the engines out of cars that have >> been in rear end collisions, they have engines from Jetta for $500 he >> could sell me but I have idea on the condition of the engine. >> >> >> >> Anyone have any other ideas? >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> Robert >> >> NY >


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