My brother just replace the 1.9 with a GoWesty 2.2.  1900 miles, no
problems.  Did run a little hot at first during the break in, but has sinced
seated in and cooled down.  He as changed the oil 8X, I believe.  It was
amazing starting that thing up for the first time out in our barn...it
lives!

Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "Joe's Van"
WWW. Busesbythebeach.com

On 9/23/07, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>
> I'd look at the overall condition of the van before taking the plunge.
> There's a good mechanic on San Pablo in S Berkeley who's MUCH cheaper than
> Vanagon specialists in the area; pmail me if you want name and phone.
>

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