get ready to open your bank account really, really wide.. lol

In a message dated 10/9/08 12:23:50 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
markusmumper@GMAIL.COM writes:

>
> I recently took The Girl ('87 Westy) to GoWesty because I was having trouble
> getting her smogged. The existing motor has about 190,000 miles on it.
>
> They apparently did some fine tweaking and the van passed the test.
>
> But, what I had assumed to be lifter noise GoWesty (Chris) says is rod
> bearing noise and that the motor is ready to go.
>
> I trust GoWesty - their diagnosis is not the question.
>
> The question is: I'm thinking of replacing the motor with their 2.2 or 2.3
> motor. They both use regular gas and come with a 48,000 mile warranty and
> the cost would probably end up close to what it would cost to repair the
> existing motor.
>
> Anyone with experience with these two motors?
>
> BTW - I have niether the time, tools, skills or space to tackle this problem
> myself - I must have others do it.
>
> Thanks...........,
>
> Markus and The Girl in Pismo Beach
>

**************
New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination.
Dining, Movies, Events, News & more. Try it out
(http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew00000002)