At 12:13 PM 1/4/96, M. Dziak wrote: > I am considering purchasing an '83 Westy without an engine. I > live in the Los Angeles area and am wondering how dependable these engines > are that many sell complete, for under $1000. Has anyone experience with > these businesses? If so, which engines and companies are reccomended? > TIA. Man, I don't know about the water-pumpers, but I had an 80 westy a few years back that I had to do extensive engine work on. I spent well over a grand in parts alone and did the work myself. I can't believe that a complete engine (except for the odd used one with low miles from a wrecker) can be properly done for that little money. -Tim Parker 93 Eurovan 60 singlecab 29 Model A Ford
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