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Date:         Wed, 27 Mar 2013 09:10:16 -0700
Reply-To:     Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Chapman <scott@MISCHKO.COM>
Subject:      Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
In-Reply-To:  <CA+R6tEJ0+h_UKbEqGMQE6LtmcwrRV60Xh63wpVBdG4ZJqYkC9w@mail.gmail.com>
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It has ~185,000 miles on it.

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Scott Chapman <scott@mischko.com> wrote: > Hi! > > My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it > towed to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about > 40# compression in one cylinder and 70# in the opposite one. The other > two are much higher. > > The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start > and run a bit better now. > > I'm told it's $6000+ to get a good rebuilt put in. If I keep driving > it the core charge goes up on a rebuilt. > > In the future, that may be possible. Not right now. The body and > interior are in nearly cherry condition and the rest of the mechanical > is VERY good. > > I love my Westy and am not happy with the idea of parting with it. > > Suggestions? > > Scott


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