I'd love to get some feedback on thoughts regarding my need for an engine. 82 Air cooled, Approx 175,000 miles on engine. No compression in Cylinder 1. Need new cylinder head. #1 I'm not really mechanically inclined. My mechanic gave me a quote to fix what I have for about $1,400 (including products). Bus depot has a air cooled for around $2,500. Probably a grand to have my mechanic through it in. I know lots go to a water cooled maybe Subaru conversion. Anybody have thoughts on the price of a water conversion? I love my van and would like to keep it. Any thoughts on a wise direction to go? Thanks for any help! Randy |
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