If you look at my 30-50 challenge project (
http://www.knology.net/~vw/30-50challenge.htm) you'll see where the GoWesty
engines fit in terms of performance on the testing done so far.  This is not
a definite test, but a loose guide which gives you some idea of what
expectations to have.

I'm still looking for challenge result submissions from all owners.  :-)

2008/10/9 Markus Mumper <markusmumper@gmail.com>

> Hello All,
>
> 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
>

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Chris S.
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