Heads leaked at 135,000, and 220,000.
Original bottom end still going STRONG at 251,000 miles, but have a rebuilt
waiting to go in soon.
regular oil changes at 4,000 miles is perhaps the reason.

--- Randy A. Bergum
        1990 Carat

> [Original Message]
> From: Dan Barrett <dan@OFFTHEHILL.ORG>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
 > Date: 4/23/2002 3:54:46 PM
> Subject: avg. 2.1L lifespan?
>
> Folks,
>         I did a cursory check of the FAQ files and couldn't find any info
> -- does anyone have a rough rule of thumb regarding lifespan of a
> normally-driven  2.1L drivetrain?  Do the head gaskets start leaking like
> clockwork at a certain point?
>
> Many thanks,
> d.
> RIP '83 Westy air-cooled
> Looking for '86+ wasserboxer