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Subject:Advice re. 87 Westy
From:David Wallace
Date:Sat, 3 May 2003 16:45:32 -0600

A friend is interested in buying an '87 Westy, but it has some
problems.   Mileage is 185K, and there's some body damage and rust.
The heads were recently replaced for $2K, but the engine has not been
rebuilt.  There's an auxiliary battery.  The interior is dirty but
otherwise probably OK (I haven't seen it).

So, here's a few questions for the list gurus:

1.  What's a fair price?
2.  How much longer can the engine be expected to last?
3.  Any comments on reliability, expected problems, etc.?

Thanks,

- Dave Wallace
'85 Westy
Logan, Utah
David Wallace

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