I've got an '82 with 97k and no rebuild. Runs great, but compression is about 
15psi low in one cylinder. I've been told to expect 120-130k with good 
maintanance, but I see a lot in the paper that say "75k miles, rebuilt motor..."

As usual, YMMV. Has it got any records?

-Erik.

In message <9504062126.AA23067@vongole.MIT.EDU>  writes:
> All this talk about cracked heads and leaking head gaskets is starting to get
> me worried.  I may buy an '82 Westy with 81k (never had a rebuild).  How long
> can I reasonably expect it to last without needing a major rebuild, i.e., 
> what's the typical trouble-free lifespan for an aircooled Vanagon engine?
> 
> Henry Spliethoff
> formerly:Research Engineer (Environmental)
> presently:unemployed wannawesty

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