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Douglas_Brashear@mail.amsinc.com wrote: > > ...where would you buy it? > > I don't have time to assemble my own engine for my '69 squareback, so I > need to know what people's experiences are with the various mail order > places. I know some people hate GEX, and others love 'em. I've heard of a > supplier named AGP (or something like that) that sells engines to shops and > VW parts places, and that they're supposed to be pretty good. Any other > ideas? > > Basically I need a type III longblock with FI heads (to match the 69 FI > system I'll transfer from my current engine). I'd like it to be a new > case, or a used case on its first rebuild...I want to use a C/W crank, new > heads, new oil pump, new pistons and cylinders and bearings (obviously), > and I guess a stock cam. I'm not looking for a screamer, just a strong > stock unit. Any ideas? > > Many thanks in advance! > > -Doug > 74 super (sold!) > 69 auto FI squareback > 73 FI fastback > douglas_brashear@mail.amsinc.com Auto Zone sells rebuilt long blocks (exchange) for about $1200. It come with a 1 year warranty and unlimited mileage. I have not used any of their VW engines but I did put one in one in my Astro Van and have had no troubles in the last two years. Dana Hall