steves@indy1.indy.net wrote: > > I'm biting the bullet and getting a rebuilt engine for my '86 vanagon > from VW. I have the bently and was wondering if there are any tips on > removing the engine. I have dropped air-cooled engines but this is my > first waterboxer. Does anybody know what gaskets and sealants that I > will need for this? > Steve, it is actually a relatively simple engine work compare to most other engines of cars. I was able to drop my 84 vanagon engine myself and put it back in with a little hand from my wife. Rebuilding it was fairly simple. I believe you will probably find that the cylinders and pistons are all still in excellent shape, at least mine were at 116k miles. The cylinder heads, especially the exhaust valves are the ones that were in need of work. A VW dealer in my local area told me that they had rebuilt heads for about $200 each, include a full set of gaskets and sealants. The heads were rebuilt original VW heads with all new valves. If your engine does not burn oil most likely you only need to replace the cylinder heads and replace the gaskets and reseal the heads. I pulled apart my 84 engine because of leaking collant from the cylinder/ head joint. I replaced gaskets and resealed the heads only. The engine is still quite strong. I often drive it at 70MPH on the freeway still. If you go for the dealer they will ask more than $2.5K for the job. BTW, the gasket/sealant set is of a brand called REINZ (made in Germany). I believe VW dealers use it too. I found it excellent in quality. It costed me $194.98 + tax. I used less than half of the sealant only. Good luck. David Kao 83 westy and 84 vanagon
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