Sorry. I though you said 108K, where it is actually 180K. In that case,
i'd certainly get a compression check to see how the bottom end really is
AND start saving the $ for a rebuild (or a kit if you have the ability to
go through it yourself).

-matthew

> on 3/14/02 3:42 PM, Matthew Pollard at poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU wrote:
>
> > Huh? i'm lost here. Why do you want to rebuild, and don't JUST say because
> > of 108K on it. Back up for a minute. Have you measured the compression? Is
> > she burning oil? Losing coolant? What solid evidence do you have that the
> > lower end or more is in NEED of a rebuild. I would instead focus your
> > attention making the rig road worthy AND rounding up things that you can't
> > predict it's life. Such as water pump, fuel pump, alternator.... etc. Then
> > throw those parts, along with the bentley and a few key phone #'s (ken
> > wilford and bus depot for starter) in the bus and take off.
> >
> > You may be spending a lot of un-needed $ on a rebuild when instead you can
> > invest that money on preventive maintance and emergency parts for the
> > trip.
> >
> > Matthew
> > 86 syncro westy tii
> > 84 weekender
> >
> > Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> > Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> > University of Idaho
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>