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Subject:Re: '85 Camper vs 86 GL
From:Chris Stann
Date:Thu, 7 Feb 2002 11:57:49 -0600

> you are looking at a '85 Westy Weekender - non-gl base camper.   i like
that
> setup, still got the poptop, but none of the added stove/sink and junk  -
> more space...    yes there was a big diff betwen 85 and 86, the 86 has the
> 2.1L and the 85 has the 1.9L.. the FI systems are diff, and the cooling
lines
> are upgraded on the '86 up.   but really no other diff. (aside from square
> headlites)   they both are prone to head leaks, so its not like one is
better
> than the other, aside from a --slight-- hp upgrade with the 2.1, but you
can
> advance the timing 5 deg on the 1.9l to make up for that..

I've got one.  I agree with Chris.  More room for children, dog, stuff.
They weigh less than the full camper.  Having all that extra equipment would
be cool, but how often would I use it?  Decisions... decisions...

Chris,
'85 Westy

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