Date:         Thu, 10 Jul 2003 10:56:46 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fix Engine or Get New One?
Comments: To: Duane Fahey <dfahey@VISUALAUTOMATION.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <3F0D7CF3.40509@visualautomation.com>
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With that many miles it's time for a rebuild. Do it and then you can
enjoy a long period of just minor preventative maintenance so far as the
engine is concerned.

As for the rest of the van, it''s a close judgement call.

I really like my van and use it for my daily driver, so it has to be
kept up. Given my age I don't ever expect to dispose of it as long as I
can drive. The exception is if my left knee gives out completely then I
will have to opt for a model with an auto tranny, but other than that,
my manual tranny GL is vehicle enough for me. Meets my needs admirably.
And it is completely paid for. It's mine. I own it. I have no debt
attached. My youngest son just sold his fine and fancy late model 4x4
Chevy Silverado to get out from under the debt load. I have a fine and
fancy vanagon (in my opinion) and I don't have a debt load --- na, na,
na....ni -na,na!!

You may want to keep your machine.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

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
>
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