On Thu, 1 Aug 2002, Stephen Steele wrote:

> An acquaintance has a very nice 90 Westy with a cracked block.  I haven't
> looked at the engine yet, so I'm not sure of the real damage.  She is
> contemplating the various options available.
>
> 1) Replace the WBX...she is checking out the cost from Boston Bob.
> Costs:  $3K with no core and about $700 to R/R the long block.
> 2) She has a Subaru daily driver... and is interested in, but wary of a
> Subaru conversion.

Unless she does her own wrenching, I'd be wary of a Subaru conversion.
You'll have a hard time getting a mechanic to work on a hybrid like that.

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