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Date:         Tue, 31 Mar 1998 22:53:38 -0800
Reply-To:     David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Marshall <vanagon@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG>
Subject:      Re: swapping engine costs
Comments: To: Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>, Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
In-Reply-To:  <3521282B.6488@maine.maine.edu>
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Here is my $0.02 worth on the subject:

At 12:30 3/31/98 -0500, Stephen Davis wrote: >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?

No experience here.

> 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?

Parts needed: Price US$ KEP adapter and flywheel: $500 1.8L Engine Used (Minimum) $300 2.0L Engine New $1300 Engine mounts still working on that Intake system (ABS pipe) $25 Exhaust (custom bent) $100 Coolant hose (8 ft) $25

Time... Lots! Actually I am taking my time and working in the evenings for a few hours at a time. The first swap is always the longest as I found out with VW Rabbits. I would imagine if I had to do this swap again and I didn't have to stop and think about inventing a whole lot of stuff a weekend of non-stop work would get it done. Two weekend of non-stop work to do it nice.

> 3. Can an in-line 4 be installed on an automatic?

With the KEP adapter yes!

>Thanks in advance, > >Later, >Stephen Davis >85 Westie Auto

-- David Marshall Email: david@volkswagen.org -- -- 78 1.8L VW Rabbit, 80 2.0L VW Caddy, 87 Audi 5KQ -- -- 85 VW Cabrio, 88 VW Syncro Double Cab Transporter -- -- Volkswagen Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org -- -- VW Caddy Homepage http://www.volkswagen.org/caddy -- -- USE DAVID@VOLKSWAGEN.ORG WHEN SENDIGN EMAIL --


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