On Thu, 1 Feb 1996, Edmund A. Hintz wrote:

> Hey now,
>         Friend's got a line on a '80 vanagon for $2500, says engine was
> rebuilt 5000k ago, alternator busted. Sound like a good deal? He wants me
          ^^^^^
5,000,000 miles?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Hell, better call the Smithsonian!  I'm sure they'd be interested in 
_that_ puppy...

> to help check it out, I can check compression & what not, but are there any
> specific things to look for on a 80? Are the compression readings different
> from the uprights? Thanks in advance for any info (will search archives
> later).
> 
> Peace,
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> '70 Primered Transporter    */ | \*      And the world will live as one.
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