Date:         Sun, 25 Jan 2009 11:31:09 -0600
Reply-To:     Jerry <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         Jerry <jbvelo@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
Comments: To: Matthew <mpteleski@YAHOO.COM>
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Matt,
Check out the AMC heads from Boston Engine.
Bob Donalds passed last OCT (RIP). According to
other list members Boston Engine will continue
business. Bob Donalds used AMC heads on the
engines he built. He trashed the valves which
came with the new AMC heads and installed OEM
German valves. He also performed the necessary
valve grinding and seating procedure and ensured
the valve springs had correct spring tension.
To my understanding Bob also performed some
mild porting to the AMC heads he used.
I purchased a Boston Engine in JAN 08 and I am
completely satisfied.
The purchase price for Boston Engine AMC heads
is a little higher but I would pay the extra and be
confident you won't have any problems.

JB 88GL GUIDO

READ THIS MESSAGE:
FYI
Just had a conversation with Stan Wohlfarth who used to be with Bently
Publications and has been active in the VW world for years...He and Bobs
hired hand, Gary, are taking over the eng business from Bobs wife after his
passing.
Gary has been the eng builder for 10 yrs or so and Stan is going to be the
front man of the business and relieve Karen of all of it. Sounds like a good
match to me..
They are proceeding to get the word out about the fact that they are still
at it and likely under the name..Boston Engine LLC...
I have met them both and they are a good pair of guys for your stock VW
engines out there.
If any questions, email Stan at stan_wohlfarth@msn.com or call at (508)
333-7813

Daryl of AA Transaxle
(425) 788-4070
aatransaxle.com
86 Syncro Westy
Zetec in the trunk










-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Matthew
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2009 11:48 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: heads- bus depot or van cafe??

i need a set of rebuilt wasserboxer heads.

van-cafe has'em for $350 + core
bus depot has'em for $220 + core

Anybody have experience with one set versus the other?
thanks
matt


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