In answer to some of the queries I received re: 84 vanagon engine rebuild for $2200: I am in Portland, Oregon. The guy who is doing it (not a VW dealer, more of a backyard enthusiast/mechanic) is using mainly purchased rebuilt parts (Cylinder head, crank, cams etc.) I don't think he was going to put in new cylinders unless neccessary, just re-ring. He is offering a 12k/1year warranty. Price does not include clutch or water pump which are both relatively new. One of the major VW shops here (Heckman & Thiemen) quoted me $3000 (and 2 weeks) for a rebuild and another quoted $2500 to put in a GEX rebuilt engine. The other person I called quoted $3000 plus for a Canadian VW rebuilt engine (emphasis on the plus!). I don't suppose I will get the best rebuild but hopefully a reasonable compromise - I will keep my fingers crossed. At this price I could not do it myself for much less and that would be using a GEX engine which several people have said are not that good. At least this way when the heads leak someone else has to fix it! David |
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