James, Prior to doing anything that requires a large monetary outlay, try changing the oil, and use 20/50. Yep, she has a lot of miles, but the 10/40 may be the problem at the moment. The problem with these Vanagons is, a guy winds up being so buried in them, after a period of time, and then there's the sentimental value, what in the heck does one do? Get more buried in it with a new engine for $2400.00, (Labor extra) or let all the money he has invested sit and rot? A definite diminishing value call--- What's a 83 Vanagon GL going for nowaday's? This a very personal thing, and your going to have to make a LARGE decision, on you own on this one. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL |
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