one rebuilder company told me they can make 2.1's out of 1.9 cases. lots of those around .
On 05/02/2016 08:37 PM, Neil N wrote: > Really? Wow. Up here one would pay 5K if I'm not mistaken. > The Gowesty 2.2 is more > > http://www.gowesty.com/product-details.php?v=&id=24110 > > But the Seattle outfit would likely not do stud replacements or machining. > I can't imagine it being profitable if they did. > > One thing is for sure, these WBX cores are getting old old old! > > > > On 5/2/16, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > >> $2800 for a stock 2.1 with AMC heads is a bit high around here. Should be >> able to get a 2.2 or 2.3 for around that. Looks like a quality rebuild, I'd >> ask if the crappy AMC valves were replaced and if anything was done to the >> case, like stud replacement or machining. I think you are right about miles >> on any WBX rebuild, 100k or so if you are lucky. > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca> > > 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy> > > 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/> > > Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> > |
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