Cost to replace a 1.8T engine?

Hi,

I'm thinking of buying a used '02 Passat w/ 108k miles on a 1.8T
engine where the timing belt broke on the freeway. I understand that
there is a chance -- however small -- that the whole engine may need
to be replaced. I'd like to be prepared for the worst-case-scenario.
How much would that cost, roughly? I'd have it done professionally, we
we're talking parts & labor. I'd be open to getting either a used or
rebuilt engine.

Do you have any recommendations for places to get a used or a rebuilt
engine? (I'm in Southern California).

Thanks.

You might find an used engine for $2600.00 and have it installed for
$1200.00 if you are lucky.
Maybe a rebuilt engine or new one for $4-6,000.
Remember that the crankshafts are different for the stick trans and the auto
trans.

Just a wild guess on my part!

I think you can have yours redone, minimum head rebuilt but you want to
check out the piston tops too when the cyl. head is off. Cylinder head can
be pulled easily if you have that Poly-Drive Head Bolt Socket.
If the Passat is cheap enough......buy it!

Two passat groups on yahoo you can join if you want to find out more about
Passats.
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/passats/join
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/vwpassat/join

There are other Passat-specific areas too like
http://passatworld.com/
--
later,
dave
(One out of many daves)

"jbk" <johnbkim RemoveThis @gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I'm thinking of buying a used '02 Passat w/ 108k miles on a 1.8T
> engine where the timing belt broke on the freeway. I understand that
> there is a chance -- however small -- that the whole engine may need
> to be replaced. I'd like to be prepared for the worst-case-scenario.
> How much would that cost, roughly? I'd have it done professionally, we
> we're talking parts & labor. I'd be open to getting either a used or
> rebuilt engine.
>
> Do you have any recommendations for places to get a used or a rebuilt
> engine? (I'm in Southern California).
>
> Thanks.