Thanks for the responses.  It sounds like 'what ails it' would probably be
solved with a head change.  I've found a different mechanic that is much
more supportive and seems willing to work with a budget-challenged owner.
I'm very reluctant to let the current mechanic work on a 'lost cause'.

I still need a fuel pump relay, though.  Any possible sources out there?

Thanks again,

Skip Emmert-Keaton
1980 Westy

>Okay, Gang.

>The verdict is in.  I took the '80 Westy to Meyer's in Vegas when it
sounded like it was running on three cylinders.  (This >is the van I bought
about two months ago with 80K miles).  There is no compression in the #2
cylinder.  They want $650-700
>to put a new head on it.  They didn't seem to think it was worth fixing.
The van is in great shape (and I just bought it), >so I'm trying to find out
my options.  Here are my questions, feel free to volunteer any other info if
you think it would
>help.  BTW, I'm mildly mechanically-inclined, but certainly no mechanic.

>Thanks for any help,

>Skip Emmert-Keaton
>1980 Westy <unnamed>