Date:         Mon, 25 Mar 2002 11:45:09 EST
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: 84 Westy Rebuild update/questions
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In a message dated 3/25/2002 12:33:17 AM Eastern Standard Time,
buffy-philip1@COX.NET writes:


> 1.      I plan on replacing all coolant hoses and fuel lines, and
> cleaning and paining all else.  Do I need a new water pump, or is there
> a way to check mine?>> You can check the pulley for play, however I would
> just buy a new one as replacing this with the engine out is easy, with the
> engine in it is alot harder (the difference between 20 mins and 3 hours).
> I have these for $50 German.
>
> 2.      What should I do the tranny now that its "hanging loose"
>
> 3.      Is it worth replacing the motor mounts, or should I simply reuse
> them.>> If they are original I would replace these as well.  New ones are
> only $9 each.  You would need two inners and two outters.
>
> 4.      Still not sure who will do the rebuild, but is there anything
> else I should be doing now that I have all these pieces on my garage
> floor?>> Clean them up, sand and paint with high heat paint.  If you are
> going to get someone to rebuild your engine, try Bob Donalds at Boston
> Engine.  http://www.bostonengine.com.


Hope this helps



Ken Wilford
John 3:16
http://www.vanagain.com
Phone: (856)-327-4936
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