First one went at 49K, seal leaked. Replaced under extended warranty by Dealer in Florida. Second one went at 97K. Bearings rumbling. Was replaced by me in a Michigan campground on the way from NY to Alaska. That one lasted until 195K. Was replaced just before trip to Florida this past February. Do not know why this one lasted so long. It is either the fact that it does not do as many long high speed trips or the Prestone Long life coolant I started using at 135K. Dennis
-----Original Message----- From: george jannini [mailto:georgejoann@juno.com] Sent: Monday, July 28, 2003 10:36 AM To: dhaynes@optonline.net Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Synthetic Oil for a 2.1? Re 2.1WB longevity, <<...and now have almost 205K on it. Still has original head gaskets. >> Inquiring minds want to know: How many water pumps has your bus consumed in 205K miles, Dennis? George/ATL '89 Westiico, Wernher |
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