I am instantly reminded of John Miur's car repair rules

1.  How much bread you have.
2.  How far you want to go.

The amount of bread you have will ultimately determine how far the parts you
buy will take you.  I see a $20 investment as viable.  Let's say your
current water pump fails in the middle of Death Valley, and you HAVE to
repair your vehicle on site.

Chris.
----- Original Message -----
From: PSavage <psavage@SABER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2001 11:21 AM
Subject: Mileage on a used water pump

> 'morning listees,
> Anybody have an opinion as to whether a used
> water pump with 100,000 miles on it, tho working,
> would be worthwhile to keep on hand as a backup?
>
> My repair funds are nill at moment & I am considering
> a used one offered for $20.
> I understand that there is a lot of labor involved in
> replacing a water pump--would this mean that installing
> a used on with 1000,000 miles would be a false economy?
>
> Advice appreciated,
> Phaedra