Shawn:
As a long time owner of both a 1.6 diesel and several 2.1 waterboxers, I
can not believe you'd be satisfied to move BACK to the earlier car. I'd
recommend you spend some time living with the 82 before selling the 88.
If it's fuel economy you are after, just put a block of wood under the
gas pedal of the 88 so you only get half throttle. Really. 1/2 of 95 hp
is 47.5hp. close enough to save some gas.
Al Brase

Shawn Wright wrote:

>The arrival of an '82 Diesel Westy might force us to make a difficult
>decision: parting with our '88 Westy, which has been part of our family
>since 1996. Earlier, I asked about the feasibility of swapping the 2.1L WBX
>into the '82, and selling it. I was doubtful about this, and am even more so
>now. So another option is to sell our '88, and use the proceeds to fix up
>the '82, possibly with a newer interior.
>
>I'd appreciate any feedback on this, including any rough value estimates
>on our '88:
>-Total kms, 380,000, 2nd owner, all receipts since new.
>-VW reman 2.1WBX at 166k, engine now has ~220k kms, but runs strong,
>burns/leaks no oil, nor any coolant leaks.
>-Body repainted 8 years ago, paint in good condition.
>-GL model, PS, PMirrors, rear wiper, no A/C.
>-Camping equipment in good condition, showing some wear.
>-Seats in v.good condition.
>-New KYB shocks, all front end bushings
>-Rebuilt 4sp with brand new ring&pinion ($2000 spent @ 350k kms)
>-good tires, original wheel covers on 14" rims.
>-all new brakes done @ 300k (new drums & rotors)
>-Drives very strong and tight, run on synthetic oil & longlife coolant
>changed every 2 years since '96.
>
>Location: Victoria, BC.
>Any comments or estimates of fair value appreciated.
>Thanks.--
>Shawn Wright
>I.T. Manager
>Shawnigan Lake School
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