Did the same as Jeff. It's running great so far. For 16K, you could get a new engine, tranny, suspension, wheels, and tires. Shop around... Marc in VA On Thursday, February 19, 2015, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote: > About five years ago i bought one of the last Boston Bob engines. About > $4k for a 2.1. Another grand for installation. So far so good. > > Jeff > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 19, 2015, at 8:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@COMCAST.NET > <javascript:;>> wrote: > > > > Our friends mechanic indicated that a complete engine replacement was > necessary for their 1990 Westy. > > The body is in excellent shape, and the transmission was replaced about > 2 years ago. > > > > Their mechanic is estimating a cost of $16,000 for the job, which I feel > is extremely overpriced. > > Seeing that a rebuild 2.1L can be had for around $4000 or less. Labor > should be under $1000. > > > > Does anyone know a good VW mechanic in the Detroit area that could do > the complete job for closer to $5000? > > > > This kind of price gouging is why fewer and fewer Vanagons are around! > > > > Can anyone quote a recent complete replacement cost they paid for: motor > and labor 2.1L WBX to 2.1L WBX? > > > > Thank you! > > > > Jack > |
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