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Subject:82 westy turbo diesel
From:Sharon Simpson
Date:Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:55:52 -0400

I need to know what all you guys out there in VW land would do.
The westy doesn't run right now. Would you tow it to a mechanic who can
let you know if the engine is toast or would you tow it home, invest
money in the starter, battery, fuel injector pump and other things to
find out it still won't start.
Heres my delema if the bus needs a new engine and lots of money I dont
want it. If on the other hand it needs someminor  things and a fuel pump
I do want it. My husband could do a compression test himself on it but
if I'm not mistaken you need a special tool to take compression readings
for a diesel. Oh What to do What to do!
Sharon