In a message dated 1/19/02 6:02:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
lamusicamellama@JUNO.COM writes:

> a 1984 1.9L WBX that hauls the Westfalia stuff around.  It has 80,000
> miles and seems to run well and strong -- takes hills nicely, easy cold
> starts, good mileage(18-20 mpg), dependable.  So what are the tell-tale
> signs of needing a rebuild? Generally in what mileage range do the 1.9L's
> scream out for major overhauls? Do they creep up slowly or suddenly
>

youve got about 100,000 miles to go..if you take care of her.    cut that in
half, for a 2.1L
notice i was referring to a rebuild  - not head gaskets..   mine needed head
gaskets at 80k.
chris
'84 wolfy 1.9 w/ 85k