Date:         Sun, 7 Mar 2010 11:53:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: 2.1 L  WBX Basket Case - Save or Junkyard
Comments: To: John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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Donate the block to BenT's next Van-O-Rama, 10th anniversary edition, for
the bonfire.
Of course, that might not work if they have it in a shopping center parking
lot!
Jerry


> So, back to my question. Given one can buy a complete run-out 2.1L WBX
> for a couple of hundred dollars, what value might a basket case engine
> with no heads be worth. Some bucks, or is it junkyard scrapmetal, or
> should I give it to my local rebuilder for a few kudos on my next engine
> purchase/overhaul?  I don't know if the case is suitable for another
> rebuild. Dunno what Canadian VW does to the cases when they
> remanufacture one. Center-bore the crankcase boss'es to over size to
> true them up?? That could preclude another rebuild if enough metal was
> removed.  I have three Vanagon GL's - therefore three engines. Do I
> really need another engine?
>
> I request the wisdom of the List!
>
> Thanks.
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com