At 12:13 PM 1/4/96, M. Dziak wrote:
>         I am considering purchasing an '83 Westy without an engine.   I
> live in the Los Angeles area and am wondering how dependable these engines
> are that many sell complete, for under $1000.  Has anyone experience with
> these businesses?  If so, which engines and companies are reccomended?
> TIA.

Man, I don't know about the water-pumpers, but I had an 80 westy a few
years back that I had to do extensive engine work on.  I spent well over a
grand in parts alone and did the work myself.  I can't believe that a
complete engine (except for the odd used one with low miles from a wrecker)
can be properly done for that little money.

-Tim Parker
93 Eurovan
60 singlecab
29 Model A Ford