Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 19:58:07 +0000
Reply-To: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Jamie Fitterer <fittdog8848@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
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I think Jim will chime in here. There must be a shop that is a reseller possibly in your Area. As far as the install. I never did much before installing. I did front bearing work prior and that was the first mechanical thing on a car I have ever done. I was able to follow the kit and do this without any major issues at all. Wish I had the time and space I would do it for you.
> Date: Mon, 28 May 2012 12:29:28 -0700
> From: musomuso@GMAIL.COM
> Subject: Re: Bostig Engine Installation 85 Vanagon
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> Does the Bostig user forum have any info on a mechanic local or not
> too far from you that could do the install?
>
> Or, maybe Bostig has suggestions of a shop who've done the install and
> would stand behind their work?
>
> IMO, a licensed mechanic with Vanagon experience should be able to do
> that swap w/o too much of a learning curve or w/o spending inordinate
> amounts of time online, and/or reading the provided info.
>
> Neil.
>
> On Mon, May 28, 2012 at 11:29 AM, Jon Durham <jon_durham@knology.net> wrote:
> > I've decided to have someone install a Bostig in my 85 Vanagon. If I
> > understood Jim Akiba at the MA shop, they no longer install the engine.
> > A firm in Seattle does. I can't do it myself.
> >
> > I live in northern Alabama. I will transport the bus to and from an
> > installer, so Seattle is a bit far away.
> >
> > I feel uneasy finding a 3rd party to install the engine because if
> > something goes wrong, I'm afraid folks will be pointing figures at each
> > other. So I'd like to find an entity who will assume total
> > responsibility installing the engine, and if necessary, coordinate with
> > the Boston shop if problems arise. Would I be asking too much?
> >
> > My other option is to get my mechanic in Huntsville AL to install it.
> > How difficult is it to install this engine?
> >
> > Meanwhile, have a great Memorial Day.
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the
> > way its animals are treated” --Gandhi
>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
>
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