Happy Thanksgiving.

FUN BUS which will be coming home from being painted soon has 254K on the
engine. While it is down a bit on power due to I think worn cam lobes,
compression, leak down, and oil pressure is still good. Heads have never
even been off. I intend to run this engine until something goes wrong. At
this point I consider it very well tested and if it hasn't failed yet why
should it now?

Now if only the transmission was as robust!

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Stuart MacMillan
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:31 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Water Pump

How many more of these 2400 mile round trips do you plan to do with this
engine?  It might be wiser and easier to have it rebuilt, you are pushing
the limit at 249k miles.

Water pump replacement is challenging.  Plan on a couple of days, don't rush
it.  Then there is the system bleeding.....   I love the Libby Bong for
that.

Good luck!

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Clemmer
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 2:32 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Water Pump

I was about to embark on my 4th non-stop 1,200 mile trip to FL this year
when I heard a rattling sound in the back.  Investigation revealed the water
pump about to let loose.  Only time I've ever replaced the water pump was
when the engine was out to reseal the heads.   Now 12 years later I need to
replace it with the engine in the car.  Any words of wisdom before I start
this project.   "Vinny" is a young 91 2.1 with 249.9K on the clock.

Thanks for your advice.

Bob C

Perkasie, PA