I also used to own an aircooled camper (68) and it was fun. But as far as engines go and working on them, I definitly prefer the waterboxer in my 85 van. -no points -no need to adjust valves (regularly) -eisier to get around the components. good luck ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Stangeland" <haewolius@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 11:22 PM Subject: Seeking Wisdom on Buying a Westy
> hello all, > > i found this list in my research and i am thankful for > this forum. i am looking to buy a westfalia camper, > vanagon style because i like the roominess and the > swiveling front seats and how all the equipment is > behind the driver's seat. i am wondering about a few > things, and i hope someone could guide me in the right > direction. > 1) i'm wondering whether it is better to get a > water-cooled or an air-cooled engine. i owned a 1970 > poptop some years back and did all the maintenance and > work on it, and i like that i could do my own repairs > and maintenance. seems like it might be easier on an > air-cooled engine, but i don't know... if someone > might tell me the pros and cons of each... > 2) what is the life-span of a rebuild in both these > cases? is it better to find a good one with a blown > engine and do the rebuild...? > 3) is there a good, reliable source for wasserboxer rebuilds? > > 4) are some year's models better than others? > > 5) anything else that might be relevant to consider in purchasing a westy > > > i sure would appreciate some feedback on this issue, > in this time... thanks. > peace, > jeff > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Do you Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now > |
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