The van is located at a reputable garage. I don't know any other details beyond that. His repair budget was $3K. I assume the estimates for repairs exceeded that number.
BenT sent from my electronic leash > On May 29, 2015, at 7:40 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > It may only need a valve job or to have the head gaskets replaced and the heads torqued properly. New heads are even available. What is needed is some good diagnostics! Even on the air cooled engines I have changed a head with the engine in place. Unless other stuff is missing (it most likely died from > overheating) a new head, some gaskets and 5 to 8 hours labor and it could be running and he can drive it home. > > Dennis |
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