Does anyone know where I can find a good used engine for a 1987 VW Vanagon?

Question

This was an unusual model--it's water-cooled. Is there another year VW that would work? Is there another auto make with an engine that would fit? Help. Stuck in Palm Springs. It was 121 degrees here yesterday.

Answer 1

VW made that motor from 86 to 92 however its hard to find a used one as they tend to blow head gasket. Dealer does sell an exchange motor. You can also have a Subaru motor put in but you will have to find someone who can do it. Since your in Palm Springs I assume you live in California and as far as I know only those 2 motors approved in California.

Answer 2

Volks2 is sweet in a way and that is VW did not intend to in good structure a watwercooled engine contained in the aircooled T2 (bus/camper/combi/van) besides the undeniable fact that that is conceivable to finish that. I easily have seen a Ford V6, Audi TDi and GM engines geared up besides the undeniable fact that the proper one to apply is a Subaru flat 4. this engine suits contained in the engine bay without change yet you'll nevertheless favor to detect a thanks to kick back it. in case you do in good structure a water cooled engine then make certain you've suffiecent followers to kick back the radiator.

Answer 3

If distance is not an issue for you, you could try a company in Sacramento, CA that specializes in VW parts and accessories... It is Bugformance, located at 1620 El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95815... Telephone [phone], or web at www.bugformancesuperstore.com
Hope this helps! :-)

Answer 4

Try the V6 out of an old Ford Taurus. Works for me.

Answer 5

You may want to check out websites on Volkswagen's in Ole Canada.. They still sell them up there just past Toronto..

Answer 6

Try eBay motors

Answer 7

www.thesamba.com