He's at JordanVw@aol.com, if you are in a hurry I can pmail his cell.

I have not heard bad things about "East Coast Joe" and was considering him myself if things fall through with my mechanic so if someone wants to enlighten me too I would appreciate it. You can pmail me.

Bryan

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Robert Stewart Sent: Sunday, August 24, 2008 12:13 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return

Anyone have Chris Turner's contact info?

I was about to move forward with this engine from him.

Thanks,

Rob NYC/Bloomingburg NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver 237,000 miles - automatic AIM: rmstewart@mac.com

347.7317938 cell

On Aug 24, 2008, at 9:18 AM, dylan friedman wrote:

> I have heard not good things about Joe (East Coast Joe). > Ask Chris Turner about his stuff. > I would steer clear. > There has been a bunch of bashing going onlist. > I am Pmailing you and would prefer to be kept out of all the list > chatter. > > dylan > > ----- Original Message ---- > From: Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2008 12:49:58 PM > Subject: Requesting Feedback on EVWPARTS.com - Joe the owner has a > rebuilt engine for me $1500 plus core return > > So one of the guys on the forum sent me a post from the Samaba about > this guy Joe who is the owner of http://www.evwparts.com/Vanagon.asp > His shop is located in Annapolis MD. > > > He has a 2.1 L engine that has been completely rebuilt from the ground > up he says. > > The case has been cracked, cams have been rebuilt, heads have been > bead blasted, resurfaced, pits have been removed, 3 point valve and > adjustment job, all german parts are used, new gaskets, new bearings > and lifters. > > Comes with a 1 yr warranty. > > Says he can install it 2 days if I bring the van to him. > > Installation fee of $1k > Engine Cost with Core return of $1500. > $2500 plus Oil, Coolant, Misc items. > $3K total > > It sounds like a perfect deal. > > What are your thoughts? > > I wanted to take off the intake manifolds and sand them down and spray > some Black BBQ paint on them before they go back on and said it slow > the process but agreed to it. I figure how often is the opportunity to > clean up the engine going to occur. He does not paint the engine at > all. So its like it was originally. > > He will transfer all the components from my van, including install any > additional items that may be needed, i.e., hoses, etc. > > Anyone deal with these guys before? > > He tells me there is a camp ground a mile a way I stay at while the > job is being worked on. > > Thanks to everyone for helping with the decision to either redo the > gaskets or put in another engine.