Date:         Thu, 9 Oct 2008 10:12:48 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty Motor Options
Comments: To: Markus Mumper <markusmumper@gmail.com>
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Check out the Samba.

I saw a thread recently about the GW engine. Can't find it right now though.....


Neil.

On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 9:18 AM, Markus Mumper <markusmumper@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> I recently took The Girl ('87 Westy) to GoWesty because I was having trouble
> getting her smogged. The existing motor has about 190,000 miles on it.
>
> They apparently did some fine tweaking and the van passed the test.
>
> But, what I had assumed to be lifter noise GoWesty (Chris) says is rod
> bearing noise and that the motor is ready to go.
>
> I trust GoWesty - their diagnosis is not the question.
>
> The question is: I'm thinking of replacing the motor with their 2.2 or 2.3
> motor. They both use regular gas and come with a 48,000 mile warranty and
> the cost would probably end up close to what it would cost to repair the
> existing motor.
>
> Anyone with experience with these two motors?
>
> BTW - I have niether the time, tools, skills or space to tackle this problem
> myself - I must have others do it.
>
> Thanks...........,
>
> Markus and The Girl in Pismo Beach
>



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