In addition to Ivan's query, I want to know about replacing an engine that I
can have serviced when it needs maintenance or breaks down.

I am not mechanically skilled, so I would need to take the vehicle in for
service.  I'm guessing that replacing a stock engine is the way to go in my
case.  I'm not so much concerned about speed and performance as I am about
dependability and ease of maintenance.

Just my rider on this post.

Love and Rockets,
DaBomb

on 11/26/02 10:22 AM, Ivan Boyd at boyd@UNM.EDU wrote:

> Hi All,
>
> I drive an '85 camper.  It continues to run amazingly well although  it has
> a weak cylinder.  A mechanic here suggests that I replace the motor sooner
> because the added stress of running a weakened engine may damage the core
> which will lead to losing the core refund of about $600 when I do get
> around to replacing it.  He would do a straight rebuild for ~$2,500.  But,
> a friend of mine suggests that I just drive it until it no longer runs
> acceptably.
>
> There seem to be alot of options for replacing -- from a straight rebuild
> to a subaru or golf swap.  Any opinions on the pro's and con's of the
> various solutions would be appreciated.  Cost is a consideration, but would
> be interested in paying appropriately more for increases in both value and
> performance.
>
> Much appreciated,
> Ivan
>

Love and Rockets,
DaBomb