> I've pretty much narrowed down the re-built engine search to GEX and Fast > German Auto. Anyone out there purchased a 2.1L rebuilt water-cooled long > block from either and have any comments? From what I hear, I'd steer clear of GEX. Check the archives yourself. Also the type2 folks have not much good to say about GEX. I would check into AVP: or Boston Engine: I'm getting to thise point myself with the oil pressure, although I still have 12 psi at idle and otherwise P(psi) > RPM/100 when warm. Monitoring engine degradation with an analog oil pressure gauge. > Will probably do the clutch at the same time. Good idea...The Bus Depot has Sachs clutch kits including the throwout bearing and an alignment tool for $120. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87 Westfalia Weekender "Beverley" - 186K miles VW Mechanic list: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/vwshops Busses by the Trail - Oct 15-17, 1999: http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/bbtt PA/NJ Vanagon owner's mailing list: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe/pavanagon |
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