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Subject:Re: Engine repair or replacement?
From:Benoit
Date:Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:55:40 -0400

I'm leaving for a few days, i'm i need of a break.

Yes, you can do it, buy a digital Camera and i will help you, it's easy.

Ben

Robert Stewart wrote:

> That engine sounded perfect! Crap.
>
> Ben, I am thinking I should just do the gaskets and if they heads are
> in bad shape get new AMC head as well.
>
> Now the part of who's installing it.
>
> I have a local VW guy but he mostly works on the old round buses, he
> did do a Go Westy Engine swap a year ago but I am not sure how good
> he  is.
>
> I know he rents his lift sometimes so maybe he might be willing to
> assist me on the project.  Not sure. Zoltan tells me I can do it
> myself. As a novice, I am not sure without some direct moment to
> moment advice.
>
> What I am looking at parts wise and tool wise to complete this
> project? Cost for parts?
>
> or Should I just hire someone to do the job?
>
> Wish there was a step be step instruction manual for beginners.
>
> If you are anyone has a good engine please let me know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
> Bloomingburg NY
> 347 731 7938 cell
>
> On Aug 20, 2008, at 11:17 AM, Benny boy wrote:
>
>> http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0159.jpg
>> http://www.benplace.com/roadhaus/100_0160.jpg
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>> How many more do you want?
>>
>> DON'T leave with a head problem, they will surely fail on your  trip!!!!
>> Plain stupid. It will cost you WAY more on the road.
>>
>> Forget that stupid stop leak product. This is a real joke.
>>
>> Your engine need attention, your not fixing a toy with glue but a
>> vehicle
>> that will cary your family.
>>
>> So you fix that engine, get a good use one or you stay home!
>>
>> I have seen enough of that "Trying to patch my engine" with cutomers
>> and
>> folks here and elsewhere. It never last. That engine as one of the
>> worse
>> head gasket design in the world.
>>
>> Sadly for you, i just sold a VERY nice re-sealed and top shape 2.1L
>> for 400
>> $ with 2 yo heads....
>>
>> Ben
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