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Date:         Fri, 20 Feb 2015 14:13:35 -0800
Reply-To:     Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Complete Engine Replacement Cost Estimate
Comments: To: Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net>
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Go to this site for a list of recommended/not recommended shops in your area and see if one of them can give you a reasonable option:

http://www.roadhaus.com/shops.php

Steven 91 Westy

On Thu, Feb 19, 2015 at 6:06 PM, Jack Reynaert <jack007@comcast.net> 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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