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Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:56:33 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fix Engine or Get New One?
Comments: To: Duane Fahey <dfahey@VISUALAUTOMATION.COM>
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Age? All Vanagons Mileage? 200,000 Condition? motor shop, body bad

Three strikes your out..... Eric

Duane Fahey wrote:

> I don't know for sure yet, but I might need new heads on my '89 Vanagon > 2.1. There is some kind of leak in the coolant system, and every other > place has been explorered. I haven't had a test done yet, but I suspect > the worse. > > So, with about 200,000 miles on the engine, what should I do? Should I > fix the engine that I have, or put something new or rebuilt in? > > In the near future, I will need a new exhaust system and a new rear > heater core, among other things I'm sure. > > The body is rusting now, no holes yet, but coming soon, I think. > > I've been looking for a 2nd vehicle anyway, so I'm wondering if I should > just look for a Eurovan Camper... > > Any suggestions? - Duane > > -- > Duane Fahey > Visual Automation, Inc. > http://www.VisualAutomation.com > 517.622.1850 517.622.1761 fax > -- > Secure Desktop | iLock | ColdKey | iLockNess | ePortal.com > >


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