> > But unfortunately, I seem to have developed the classic bad heads at 103k > miles ( I just got the bus back in May at 97k ) and to top things off, > there's a badd tapping sound that keeps time with the revs of the engine. > Speculation has been that the valves are getting hit by the piston, and it > does kinda have that metal-hitting-metal sound. What's gonna happen? and > does a reputable shop's price of over 2000 smackers to fix the head thing > sound right? > With this engine I would seriously consider replacing it with a Subaru or something. You can get a good used Subaru engine for $500, maybe another $500 for adapter parts, then labor. TBill |
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