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Date:         Wed, 12 May 1999 10:03:01 -0500
Reply-To:     arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alan Bosch <arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM>
Subject:      Rebuilds, was: Mechanic Horror Stories
Comments: To: KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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<<<snip>>>If you have head gasket problems they tell you to replace the motor with a nice rebuilt one from VW (junk!)<<<snip>>>.

Ken's comments got me ta thinkin' about engine rebuilds and rebuilt engines. Let's face it, there's a good chance that somewhere along the life of our buses, a rebuilt engine MAY be necessary, for whatever reason. While that's a prospect I personally would rather face later rather than sooner, knowing where to turn for a good rebuilt would certainly lessen any anxiety, when and if that time comes. Via this list, there have been more than a few dissatisfied customers of what I consider to be the Big Three rebuilders - AVP, GEX, and VW. Ken's remark notwithstanding, I always thought a VW rebuild was the was to go - the lesser of the evils with an established network of dealer support in the event that something went asunder. The only rebuilder I have not heard anything negative about is Boston Bob. That's not to say there is nothing negative, it's just I've never read it here. So, where to turn, should unfortunate circumstances require a rebuilt motor? Are there others out there that rebuild motors? Aside from Parts Place, whom do we avoid like the plague?

Just curious...

Alan Bosch Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)


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