Remanufactured '82 Air 2.0 Westy Engines-Need Suggestions

mdsarge

One of my options is Re-Manufactured Engines for my Westy. Does anyone have suggestions for me? The vehicle is Fayetville, NC
Please let me know
Thanks
Michael
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Westy '82
Grand Wagoneer'86
Hobie Revolution - Orange
Big Green Egg '08
Canon 5D

turbotransporter · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:17 pm Post subject:

Check out Suburban Engine Exchange
http://www.suburbanengine.com/

They are near you (eastern MA) and were trained by the master himself, "Boston Bob" Donalds.

mdsarge · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:21 pm Post subject: Remanufactured engines

I've got them listed as an option up North and am also looking for options in the South and potential shops that take AMEX..... Rolling Eyes

Most shops I've run into looking for a check/cash.....
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Westy '82
Grand Wagoneer'86
Hobie Revolution - Orange
Big Green Egg '08
Canon 5D

reluctantartist · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:36 pm Post subject:

Just stay away from GEX. The one I saw was total junk and I have heard horror story after horror story about them.
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1982 Westy, 1974 412 Variant... Yes, Aircooled's are great! Oh and I do have modern computer controlled vehicles too, but I just don't care about them.

mdsarge · Posted: Wed Jun 16, 2010 1:58 pm Post subject: Remanufactured Engine-'82 Westy

Thanks for that!!!...I also heard the same about ATK.....
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Westy '82
Grand Wagoneer'86
Hobie Revolution - Orange
Big Green Egg '08
Canon 5D

reluctantartist · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 5:28 am Post subject:

Whatever you decide to do...repair/rebuild/re-manufacture, these choices will only work as well as the fuel injection/vacuum system and the engine compartment sealing. You can put a top of the line type 4 store engine in this thing and only get a couple 1000 miles if there are vacuum leaks or bad fuel injection system components. Also if your engine compartment is not sealed correctly you will be trying to cool the engine with hot exhaust air causing it to over heat and shortening the engines life. Many time people will complain about having a repaired/rebuilt/re-manufactured engine claiming it is junk etc when the van didn't even have a chance to begin with because of the rest of the essentials being neglected.

Good luck
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1982 Westy, 1974 412 Variant... Yes, Aircooled's are great! Oh and I do have modern computer controlled vehicles too, but I just don't care about them.

RCB · Posted: Thu Jun 17, 2010 6:58 am Post subject:

Could you take it to a qualified mechanic and have them rebuild the motor you have now ? This would save you some shipping/returning core costs. Those monies could be used for your motor rebuild as opposed to the shipping costs.

I get BBQ-D for suggesting that people with air-cooled motors purchase the parts and pieces B4 the well runs dry, but if youve read the various posts about the problems with the supply, I think you will understand.

Everything that reluctantartist pointed out is valuable information and with the advice of other knowledgeable posters, it might help you in making the right move.

mdsarge

This is my next question.....to find out the pro's and con's to this.....advise anyone??

I have spot identified closer to where the Westy is in NC located in Raleigh Transporter Works...still evaluating options and costs....
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Westy '82
Grand Wagoneer'86
Hobie Revolution - Orange
Big Green Egg '08
Canon 5D


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