To those of you who suffered through my engine heat problems, the bad news continues. After replacing one head, the engine ran OK for a while, but heated up badly and I've been advised I'm looking at significant repair costs. The diagnosis prior to tear-down is one and probably two cracked heads and a scored or damaged piston. I can get $1000 cash for my 85 camper as it sits with a slide-in double seat. The body is in good condition. Shows some rust spots but nothing that can't be controlled. In addition to an engine rebuild, I have a clicking sound that emanates from the vicinity of the rear wheels. I suspect CV joints, but haven't fully diagnosed that as yet. Further, I know I need new brake cylinders in back and new linings. I don't know if I have to turn the drums or not, but I think not. Beyond this, I've been advised that with my mileage of 115,000, I can expect transmission (4-speed manual) and power steering rack problems in the next few years. For planning purposes, I can afford to repair the vehicle, but would not want to take on another car payment right now as I recently bought a pickup. So, if I buy another, I'm going to have to look at $5000 tops. The question is: fix or dump it? Jim - Farmer - Iowa City, IA, jnmeade@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu
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