Hi List-
Thanks to all of the responses to my previous post
regarding my 91 Carat with a blown engine.  Today
(friday 4/2) is the one week anniversary of the
engine-blowing incident, sob.
I have a few other opinions to ask of you all...

One issue I am battling is the idea of storing the
van.  I have read posts about the negative aspects of
not driving a van regularly... problems with an aging
vehicle collecting rot, rodents and rust.  I have
received several requests to purchase the van for
engine transplant projects, what is this van worth?

91 Caravelle 170Kmiles, blown engine (core), Auto
trans, Power Everything works, Blue exterior decent
paint (usual Ohio rust, very small amount), grey
velour interior, weekender pkg (foldup table, jump
seats, no interior problems- I just steam cleaned the
interior last month!), A/C don't know (I like the wind
in my hair), nice aluminum Wheels w/ good tires, new
(6 months) muffler, already removed the stereo
(kenwood speakers stay).
My guess is around $2000 in it's current condition.
What's it worth with a new(rebuilt) engine?

Do any of you have sources for cheaper engines?  I'm
afraid the junkyards around here are not bursting with
the 2.1 engines.  What can I do for about $2000 to
keep the van on the road?

I guess I am fishing for input... I appreciate the
suggestions several of you have offered.I am trying to
figure out the best thing to do with the van, keeping
it off the road for 6-9 months is not going to do
anything positve for its overall condition.   My goal
is to keep the van on the road, as efficiently as
possible.

Best to all-
Tyler

Ps. I.m driving a borrowed 84 Westy-  Hopefully going
camping this weekend.  Anyone interested in meeting in
Athens OH area for a sat night??

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