It has ~185,000 miles on it.

On Wed, Mar 27, 2013 at 9:09 AM, Scott Chapman <scott@mischko.com> wrote:
> Hi!
>
> My '85 Westy has been having problems starting, more lately. I had it
> towed to the repair shop here in San Diego and I'm told it has about
> 40# compression in one cylinder and 70# in the opposite one. The other
> two are much higher.
>
> The spark plugs were in serious need of replacement and it will start
> and run a bit better now.
>
> I'm told it's $6000+ to get a good rebuilt put in.  If I keep driving
> it the core charge goes up on a rebuilt.
>
> In the future, that may be possible. Not right now.  The body and
> interior are in nearly cherry condition and the rest of the mechanical
> is VERY good.
>
> I love my Westy and am not happy with the idea of parting with it.
>
> Suggestions?
>
> Scott