Date:         Thu, 22 Sep 94 9:13:30 PDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         David Schwarze <schwarze@io.nosc.mil>
Subject:      Re: '72 engine wanted, other questions

Jeff P. Schneiter writes:
> 
> I still wish to find another engine to put in there, but I expect that
> I have to pay much more than $500 now.:( Does anyone have a good lead
> for me on this quest? Would it be cheap enough to buy the crankcase
> and other parts seperately and put it together myself?

No to the last question.  Individual parts are expensive.  Hold out a
while, keep your eyes peeled, and you will find another one for $500
or less.

> Also, the speedometer is off by almost 10 miles/hour - the speedometer
> said 68-70 while I was really going 60. The tire size is
> 175/60R14. Any ideas?

I would suggest putting the correct size tire on the van.  175-60-14 is
*way* *WAY* too small!  I run 195-75-14's.

> Is the ice box/sink worth much? I don't believe that I will need it
> and would like to get a couple bucks for it.

I almost never use my sink.  I use the fridge all the time.  If it were
only an icebox I might dump it in favor of one of those kool-tron things.
In fact, I definately would.

> Oh yeah, almost forgot...along with my getting a Westy in good
> condition for $500, for an extra $20 I got an EMPI oil cooler still in
> its' package. Where is the recommended position to put this? I see
> that the FAQ is missing information about these items.

Wanna sell it?  I need one.  :)

-David

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David Schwarze			'73 VW Safare Custom Camper (Da Boat)
SAIC Comsystems, San Diego	'73 Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast)
schwarze@nosc.mil		'87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser?  Soon...)
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