That thing looks like an artifact from the Titanic.
If that's common in that part of the world, would it not be worth it to have
yer plant ceramic coated (or whatever other process may be applicable)?
Would that work to preserve it from that kind of damage, or no?

Cya,
Robert

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 09, 2005 4:10 AM
Subject: Re: The curse of the Syncro....

> I am working on a Syncro Westy from Montreal right now.  Yes that engine
> rust level is normal!  Yes the Syncro skid plate adds to the level of
> fun removing the engine and pretty much doing anything to it.  But hey
> that is what they pay us the big bucks for, right Benny?  :-)
>
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
> Benny boy wrote:
>
> >Who in the name of god would want a Syncro.....with all those gadjet;
> >booster heater, air, sub frame........all those complication....poor
little
> >engine...
> >
> >http://www.benplace.com/vanagon_engine5.htm
> >
> >Compression: #1-35, #2-85, #3-40, #4-70...pfffffffffff....
> >
> >It take twice the time to remove a Syncro engine
> >
> >Cheers, Ben
> >http://www.benplace.com/
> >
> >
> >