Date:         Sat, 6 Nov 1999 08:15:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
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From:         Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
Organization: Pre-installed Company
Subject:      Re: New 84 Waterbox...
Comments: To: t obrien <calwestfalia@NETSCAPE.NET>
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Call/e-mail Chris at JordenVW@AOL.COM he has a good 1.9 for $500.00 bucks. I don't know the
engine, but I've bought parts from Chris before and all has been as represented.

Ron Semko
Orlando, Florida

t obrien wrote:

> Well, I bought Cory's 84 (or 83 1/2) Waterboxer... It has a blown head gasket.
> It has also been sitting for a year. So a couple of questions...
> 1.) Do I pull the thing apart and see how bad it is? Should I do just new
> heads?
> 2.) Perhaps I should invest in a long block ($1800) from Boston Engine? These
> guys seem to have a good reputation.
> 3.)Is there a West Coast rebuilder with the same reputation that you know of?
> Save on shipping charges.
> I priced a VW rebuild from the dealer ($2900 plus a grand core charge). Not
> worth it in my mind. It takes them at least a month to get it.
> 4.) for this kind of money, is it worth considering the Kennedy Subaru
> retrofit? Has anyone done one? Should I be looking into one of the Jappanese
> used motor import houses (like the one in Almeda, CA)?
>
> It's Friday (I hope). Be patient with all my questions.
>
> BTW- The van looks great. Just need to get it running.
>
> tim
>
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