Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 2009 21:51:24 -0500
Reply-To:     "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         "Peter T. Owsianowski" <pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Success!
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com>
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Man, that is impressive work!

Did you ever think you would be able to pull out a bad motor and install a
good one?  You used your big brain and the list and look at you now!

Congrats!


Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
WWW.Busesbythebeach.com


On Tue, Dec 29, 2009 at 9:43 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> Just thought I'd share that we made our longest trip to date with Grover
> and
> his new engine. Almost 500 miles from MI to upstate NY (via Canada).
> Flawless trip!
>
> Still having so up front heating issues - I suspect that the heads weren't
> installed surihe rebuild (before I owned the engine) with the best
> craftsmanship - because they are weaping a bit  and I'm having a hard time
> getting the cooling system bled completely. If I run it at idle while
> bleeding I cannot leave the cap off the pressure tank without the coolant
> building up and over flowing. According to things I've seen Dennis say it
> could be leaking exhaust into the cooling system.
>
> So if I can get through winter I'll lok into doing a head gasket job when
> the weather breaks.
>
> Anyhow, for now - thin are good. It was a nice drive (a bit cold on the
> feet
> up front) but Patty was toasty in the back the back heater kept us pretty
> comfortable over all.
>
> HAPPY NEW YEAR!
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>