Well, my van has finally gone and done it this time. After replacing the
brakes, ignition system, afm, massive rewiring, a new rear main seal and
tons of other incidental things, the rod connector bearings are gone or
going. The engine has been pronounced junk by my mechanic. This is my
first car, and they guy I bought it from told me everything was good
except for a small oil leak, which seemed to be the case until it
started to fall apart. almost at random. I'm about out of money here,
and my only hope is to find a cheap, used WBX and swap the engines and
hope for the best.
    I'm in portland, maine, and I'd certainly consider picking up an
engine anywhere in the northeast. So if anyone on the list is willing to
part with a decent used 1.9 engine (the van is an 85 automatic) for not
much money please let me know!!

-Arthur Anderson
85 Westy Weekender (RIP for now)
Portland, Maine