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Date:         Tue, 8 May 2012 09:31:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?
Comments: To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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Rich,

Just drive on, and forget about it! If you do a compression test, what will you do if it's low (and it will be)? The death signal is when the oil pressure light starts coming on or flickering, particularly after a long run on the freeway. When that happens it's time for a rebuild, or if it get so gutless a passenger has to help you push it up hills.

My '84 went over 200,000 miles and was running strong, but I replaced it with a used 2.1 just for the fun of it years ago. Bad idea. I blew that one up (http://volksweb.relitech.com/21rodbrg.htm) and I don't have that rig anymore.

Stuart '85 Westy

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Richard Koerner Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 3:45 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Best way to judge life left in Waterboxer?

The 1.9 engine in my 85 manual Vanagon has 198,000 miles.  Never been opened for any reason.  Runs smooth as silk.  Gentle driving, burns no oil, always passes smog, power seems about the same as always.  Wondering how long this thing can last?  What's the best way to get some idea, compression test? 

Rich San Diego


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