>supposed to look like on one, and on the other (offending member) there was >a portal with ragged metal around where the lifter should be. Alex suggests >that we do not have the raw material to rebuild this engine. I have been >1.) Put in another 83 waterboxer engine > pros-it will fit easily > cons-this engine has problems > they are expensive ($1800-1500 price range I've found with >core return)
Sounds like you do not have a returnable core. Cores have to be rebuildable.
>2.) Put in a different engine OUCH
> Where to get conversion kits & instructions???? Fitting a completely different engine into your 83 Vanagon will take much more than a conversion kit and a set of instructions. It may even end up being more expensive than replacing the stock engine (maybe). Plus, you might end up with a van with unforeseen reliabilty problems. Do you wish to have the van back on the road sometime soon? I think that you would be better off buying a rebuilt stock engine for your 1983 Vanagon. What factors caused the engine to blow? How many miles were on it? Engines do have a service life, after which they must be rebuilt/replaced. Just because the original engine blew doesn't necessarily mean that it is an inherently bad engine. Expensive to fix, those Vanagons are, yes - but if you REALLY want a Vanagon, then the logical conclusion.... IMHO, get a rebuilt stock engine. Wolfram
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