Hey Volks, With all this talk about head gasket failures it got me thinking about cost comparisons between fixing the heads and replacing the engine with a vw in-line 4 of some kind. What I would like to know is 1. How much does it cost to replace the heads yourself and how long does it take? 2. How much does it cost swap in a in-line 4 if your van is not an oil burner and how long does it take? 3. Can an in-line 4 be installed on an automatic? Thanks in advance, Later, Stephen Davis 85 Westie Auto |
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