On Mon, 13 Oct 1997, Robert J. Savaglio wrote: > First. My '81 Vanagon is going to get a new 2L long-block from GEK (sp?) as > the old one lost compression (zero) in two cylinders. Can anyone comment on > this companies engines? Also, since I am replacing the engine, can anyone > suggest what else I could/should do as a matter of general principle? This > volks has 131K miles. As far as I know, everything (except the exhaust and > brakes) is stock and original. Before dying, this van ran great. (snip) I have a GEX engine in my Syncro. I would not recommend them as an engine rebuilder. I have found the following problems: 1 - low oil pressure 2 - several stripped threads. 3 - noisy lifters 4 - cheap paint on the block that comes off. This engine runs strong. But,If it would dye, by looking at the outside of the engine, I would take the engine right to the junkyard!
Eric |
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