Date:         Wed, 05 Jul 1995 23:08:26 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Rich@indy.net (Rich Smith)
Subject:      gex rebuilds

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>Subject: gex rebuilds

What does GEX REBUILDS have to do with your note? Was this motor a rebuild
from GEX? Are you planning to get a motor from GEX? I'm thinking of buying
one of their long blocks so this info would help. Thanks.

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>          motor on my '66 kombi is out and apart.  it was a 1600SP
>          with a 28PICT-1 in a universal T1,2,3 case with a doghouse
>          cooler.#4big end bearing spun and became part of the crank.
>          there are two cylinder studs on #3 that came out in my hands
>          (no wrench required), two helicoils in cases, several small
>          cracks in cases, cracked head, and the cam shows wear.  the
>          carb has a worn throttle shaft.
>          i'm looking for a long block plus a carb.  gex offers a 1600
>          SP with dual oil relief.  i'm thinking about putting a
>          31PICT-3 on it.  any experienced opinions on quality and
>          customer service on these motors and about my carb choice?
>          the bus already has converted to 12v.  what do you think
>          about flushing the existing oil cooler and using it again?
>          if i end up replacing oil cooler is the extra $ for german
>          vs brazilian worth it?   thanks ray
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