This summer I rebuild a 1.9 engine core for my 1983.5 van.This is for those interested-what I did and cost.
Beginning of the year,I brought a 1.9 engine from a list member,Jason D in Austin,Texas,replacing with a 2.1 due to coolant leak(the heads were pitted).
        Engine    $US200
        Shipping $US132 (Austin to VancouverBC)
Import  Handling$C55
       + Taxes(GST+PST) $C27.75                           
                  Total:$C581.53                     Exchange Rate:$1Can = $US0.66c

   Lordco   Clean eng halves:$C30
                   Flywheel grind      $C35
                                    Total     $C65+taxes=$C74.10
   Bow Wow    Main Brg Kit    $C116.90
                        Rod Brg Kit      $C15
                        Cam Brg Kit     $C13.95
                        Crank Seal       $C8.50
                        Oil Press. Sw.  $C5
                               Total            $C159.35 + taxes=181.66
    Heads Unlimited                   $C175.56   Cleaned,replaced exhaust guides (pitting JBwelded)
    Bus Depot          Total   $US671.60   ($C973.82)   Main items:Piston/liner kit $US300,GasketKit$100
                                 Other items:oil pump/water pump/O2 sensor/thermostat/Accel cable/both sets 
                                 of motor mounts(1 was split under metal,Also have not had the dreaded clutch
                                 shutter in 1000 miles of driving)/shipping/member discount -$US35(ThanksRon
                                  Also:tuneup kit$US22.95 + Spark plug lead Set $US59,95  Total:$C138.69.
 
    Total cost: $C2042.61 + extras (like,beer,oil,cleaning solvents etc) so approx $C2200 I have a great       
                     clean running engine except for a small oil leak  around pulley seal.As you can see there are ways
                     of doing it cheaper.

    Haynes and Bentley manuals were a great help.With a rebuilt eng core,it took only 3 days to replace 
    engine and be back on the road.

    Hope you were not to bored with the details  

    Gerry                 

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