Tom,
I am not, by any definition, an expert on these things -� I rely on other for such things. I use 20-50 oil and it has worked for me in coastal� & downeast Maine for the 7+ years I've owned my '84 Westy. I use it because it's what was recommended to me by a friend who I consider to be knowledgeable about such things.
I hope this helps & if anyone has a suggestion as to why I shouldn't use 20-50 - please let me know.
Dake

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 From: Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2012 12:20 PM
Subject: Re: Preemptive water pump replacement?  Miscellaneous Chatter
 
Dake, maybe you could clue Tom in on the oil you use and why.

---- Dake Collins <wuwe423@YAHOO.COM> wrote: 
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Hi Tom,
Welcome to Maine, I'm looking forward to having another list member in the area & closer than Houlton. I park my '84 Westy in Liberty, just outside of Belfast and home of Liberty Tool Co. (a must see in Maine). I get to Blue Hill frequently. I attend some of the campouts (just got back from Dead of Winter in Georgia) but mostly I explore on my own - if you're unfamiliar with Maine I'd be glad to show you some of the sights.
Give me a shout when you get your wheels under you in Blue Hill.
Welcome to Maine,
Dake

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I am finally getting ready to leave Salt lake City for Blue Hill, Maine, & am wondering whether I should put the new Heppu water pump I have in my parts stash in now instead of on the road in some god forsaken place on the way?� My present water pump appears to be doing fine, but has about 87.5k on it after I had it replaced while on a road trip, 8 years ago.

I am looking forward to attending some of the East coast campouts this Spring/Summer/Fall/Winter, so hide your good looking wimin, & bring out the syncro dokas as I am interested.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-what's a guy from Hawaii doing moving to Maine?� (Besides Mike in Houlton Maine)?� Answer:� Grandkids!

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David McNeely