Date:         Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:31:03 -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 repair or replacement?
Comments: To: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <0K5W0008IO05S525@smtpin121.mac.com>
Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes

That engine sounded perfect! Crap.

Ben, I am thinking I should just do the gaskets and if they heads are
in bad shape get new AMC head as well.

Now the part of who's installing it.

I have a local VW guy but he mostly works on the old round buses, he
did do a Go Westy Engine swap a year ago but I am not sure how good he
is.

I know he rents his lift sometimes so maybe he might be willing to
assist me on the project.  Not sure. Zoltan tells me I can do it
myself. As a novice, I am not sure without some direct moment to
moment advice.

What I am looking at parts wise and tool wise to complete this
project? Cost for parts?

or Should I just hire someone to do the job?

Wish there was a step be step instruction manual for beginners.

If you are anyone has a good engine please let me know.

Thanks,

Robert
Bloomingburg NY
347 731 7938 cell

On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:17 AM, Benny boy wrote:

> http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0159.jpg
> http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0160.jpg
>
> How many more do you want?
>
> DON'T leave with a head problem, they will surely fail on your
> trip!!!!
> Plain stupid. It will cost you WAY more on the road.
>
> Forget that stupid stop leak product. This is a real joke.
>
> Your engine need attention, your not fixing a toy with glue but a
> vehicle
> that will cary your family.
>
> So you fix that engine, get a good use one or you stay home!
>
> I have seen enough of that "Trying to patch my engine" with cutomers
> and
> folks here and elsewhere. It never last. That engine as one of the
> worse
> head gasket design in the world.
>
> Sadly for you, i just sold a VERY nice re-sealed and top shape 2.1L
> for 400
> $ with 2 yo heads....
>
> Ben