I guess I should at least mention that a friend had a GEX 2.1 in his '84
Westy Wolfsburg that threw a rod.  No idea how many miles were on it but
it was replaced in the last few years so not that many I'm sure.

I gave him a complete, running 1.9 engine so he could get back on the
road.  It's my understanding that the engine I gave him was overhauled
by Boston Bob but I obtained the vehicle it came from after the overhaul
so I have no history on it.  It sure ran well, though, and didn't burn
any oil.

Mike