1.9 wasserboxer engine - what's it worth

[ricp]

I'm looking to do a Subaru conversion on my underpowered 88 camper. However I want to make the figures work, so looking to sell the VW engine once I've got the bits. How much can I expect to get for a 1.9 water-cooled engine? It was a replacement for the original fitted by the previous owner so has only 20k miles and 4/5 years old. Any ideas or would a VW specialist want it? Thansk in advance.

[tinman]

Anything from £100 to £500. Depends how good it is and how much someone wants one.

[big red bus]

About right with costing. But to get nearer the top end of that range you would need to supply paper work/histroy to say the engine was only 4-5 years old and may be service history and old mot to show mileage in last 4-5 years. Would be easy to sell for good money if you can provide all this or if not adjust price accordingly. But leave in van so buyer can hear/see it working before removal. No quibbles then.

[shepster]

As a guide i paid £300 for a 2.1dg that was still in the van and had previously benn re-conned by VW, it's still running sweet in mine 2 yrs on.