>In a message dated 96-02-02 04:07:01 EST, you write:
>
>>says engine was
>>rebuilt 5000k ago,
>
>Wow!  an engine that lasted 5 million miles!  That's terrific!  What's your
>secret?

        Yeah, right. I went over there yesterday with my friend, checked
out the Vanagon. 5k rebuild my ass. I suspect the girl selling it was taken
in by whoever she bought it from, probably turned the odom. over, then said
"look, just rebulit the engine". Compression readings were as follows:
CYLINDER        POUNDS
1               90
2               110
3               60  (!!!)
4               130

        Ran a wet on #3, it popped up to 120. Didn't bother with wets on
the others, it was late & I was cold. Don't think he's gonna buy it, but if
he does, at least he knows he needs a new engine. My good deed for the
week.

Peace,
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