[Vwdiesel] Vanagon w/ dead engine -- engine sources needed

[Maynard Southard]

John:
Do you know if the engine is really dead? An overheated engine doesn't
necessarily mean dead.  Heads and head gaskets are pretty easy to replace.  Can
you get any further info from the P.O.?  Did it use a lot of oil prior to
demise?  Was it driven long after overheating?

Maynard Southard  (OvO) '79
'86 Double Cab Diesel "Col. Potter"
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On Monday, December 02, 2002 12:11 PM, john Runberg <jrunberg at mac.com> wrote:
> I've been offered (for cheap) a clean 82 diesel Vanagon with a dead engine
> (overheated). The van will be parted or fixed/sold depending on the cost of
> fixing it. So a couple questions:
>
> - Who offers good rebuilt/new 1.6NA engines for a low price?
> - does overheating mean possibly that it was just over-revved?
> - is anyone interested in it? I already have 2 and really don't need
> another.
> - does anyone have a used engine to sell? I'm in southeastern Virginia.
>
> I should find out more about the van over the next week or so and will
> probably have it in the driveway in two weeks. Any help is appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>
> john