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Date:         Mon, 10 Apr 2000 22:33:23 EDT
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: 86GL-Do I need a new engine?
Comments: To: Eric.Small@sappi-na.com
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Eric, In my humble opinion, your best bet is for a engine rebuild.  The
bottom end of the 2.1l motor tends to get tired by around 150k miles.  By
175k miles money should be saved up for a rebuild before one of the rods
decides to come out and visit.
So, to me, your best bang for the buck would definately to go with a rebuilt
motor.  That way you would have a nice, tight bottom end, topped with some
nice new heads and be in good shape for another 150k miles.
I would call Bob Donalds (www.bostonengine.com) and talk to him about a new
motor.
Hope this helps you.  This is only my opinion.  Worth as much as you paid for
it :)


Thanks,
Ken Wilford
http://www.vanagain.com
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