Date:         Fri, 5 Nov 1999 21:57:39 -0500
Reply-To:     William Maxian <wmaxian@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         William Maxian <wmaxian@BELLSOUTH.NET>
Subject:      Re: New 84 Waterbox...
Comments: To: Scarlett Semko <damosem@MAIL.MCO.BELLSOUTH.NET>
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If you're in the southeast area I still have parts for 85 Vanagon, including 1.9L that runs good
($500). MAX

Scarlett Semko wrote:

> 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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