Date:         Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:50:39 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Subie engine prices
Comments: To: Benny boy <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <N18L1d04h08X5Fr0418MPQ@gerry.vanagon.com>
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Ben,

I'm not trying to be dense - but you kinda lost me. I know the newer
ones are more expensive, but what about some of the early 90's - 1994-95
engines? And would you please explain a bit further about "reseal"

Benny boy wrote:
> What kind of engine? You can get a 100K miles old engine(300$), re-seal this
> one (300-5004) and you have a nice engine for less than 1K$
>
> This is what i have in my van :-)
>
> Or a nice 09 with 20 miles on it for $4000+
>
> Ben
> I’M LOOKING FOR A CHEAP VAN: 84-87, FULL CAMPER, 4 SPEED!!!.
> Tech section: http://www.benplace.com/vw2.htm
> Shop: http://www.benplace.com/bjp3.htm
> Trip page: http://www.benplace.com/travel1.htm
> Youtube http://www.youtube.com/user/ftp2leta
> Engine and FI part for sale: http://www.benplace.com/parts_sale1.htm
>
>
> On Fri, 25 Dec 2009 22:43:44 -0600, John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
>
>
>> What is a typical price for a Subie engine one might use for a
>> conversion? If I were shopping the yards, what might I expect to pay for
>> a complete engine with all parts necessary for a proper conversion in a
>> Vanagon.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> 88 GL Driver
>>
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