Entity Theresa Reinhardt spoke thus:

5. Any other words of wisdom?

Yes, I will repeat my post of  Mon, 15 Oct 2001 10:35:55 -0600

Entity Kevin Hayden spoke thus:
> I have an opportunity to purchase a 1982 Diesel Vanagon and was
> wondering if they are worth considering

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Just do not buy one that is worn out unless you are willing to rebuild it.
This is the season for "unloading" worn out diesels. It happens a lot that
someone buys a used diesel car/truck this season and a month later when it
is cold the thing won't start, that is when you learn it needs a new engine

Rachel http://www.gnarlodious.com