My $0.02 FWIW: if its your money in the van you'll never get it back out
(even close).  May as well finish the job by getting a good rebuilt WBX (or
subie or Tiico - depending on you philosophy) finish the job and enjoy enjoy
the ride.

bem-stem
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark Johnson" <mpmjjkauai@ADELPHIA.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 2:53 AM
Subject: what's it worth

> Hey Folks,
>
> I'm sittin' here wonderin' what a motor-less '88 GL is worth is SoCal?
>
> Big decision, lots of $$ in tranny, fuel tank, odometer, clutch
> cylinder, steering sector, alternator, AC, catalytic converters etc.
> Should I go for even more with a new motor or should I buy a different
> van take my chances? I've been spinning round & round for weeks & it's
> time for a decision.
>
> Any thoughts?
>
> Mark J.
> 86 GL (died in crash after 275K protecting wife)
> 88 GL (many expensive repairs brought on by sketchy mechanical history)
>