Used engine is the best way to go, and then start saving for the next one,
which will likely be soon.

Good luck!

Stuart
'85 Westy
Same situation, doing Subaru conversion

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Chapman
Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 9:10 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?

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