Date: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:48:53 -0500
Reply-To: Richard Young <ryoungwpor@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Richard Young <ryoungwpor@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Boston Bob Engine for sale ( potentially)
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I am in the same boat with my BB engine. One of Bobs last builds. It was the bigger bore engine. I have maybe 10,000 miles on it. 1991 Westfalia auto
I have a refreshed 2.5 Subaru in the garage.
I am contemplating selling the BB engine or keeping it in the hopes that I can come across a solid late model van
If I was to sell the BB engine, I figured $1200-$1500 is what I’d want. Keeping in mind that I don’t need to sell it.
Rich
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> On Nov 21, 2019, at 10:48 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> There are a number of variables that effect what you can get for an engine. How bad one is needed, location, delivery options, completeness of accessories etc.
>
> After that while Boston Bob was one of the premier engine rebuilders of that era there are still of lot of things that can happen to an engine over these years and even in 50K. The low mileage is also a bit of a waring. Long storage short trips/cycles, not used to operating issues etc. can all add up to a hard life for the engine. Before paying a premium price for a used engine I would look for compression, leak down, and oil pressure testing and a peak inside the valve covers as part of my purchase decision.
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> If you are looking at removing the engine for a conversion consider selling as complete package including the ECU and wiring harness. This could be a good base upgrade for a 1.9L.
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> Dennis
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>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John Rodgers
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2019 1:35 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Boston Bob Engine for sale ( potentially)
>
> I'm looking into aquiring a '91 Carat with a BB engine in it. The engine has 50,000 miles on it, just enough to break it in really good. The engine has been treated well, and has no problems what ever. This is one of the very last engines Bob built. In fact, it may be the last. I know he was sick when he had this engine and was rebuilding it. I'm just wondering what that engine would be worth, if sold. I have a completely refreshed eg2.5 Subaru engine I could put in the carat.
>
> Just fishing here folks. Your comment would be appreciated.
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