>
> TBill,
>
> I have an '84- not much difference, in my model anyway, from the
> '83.5- and my motor still runs great with 30K on my rebuild, so I
> don't feel comfortable past 60, especially uphill, where I do 50- my
> exhaust valves mean a lot to me.

With 30k on it don't worry, go for it!

 and catching
> truck drafts do not scare me, on the condition that I know what's
> ahead of the truck- Vgons have great brakes, but who knows if the
> truck's brakes are better.

They are.  But since you said Vanagons have great brakes...  mine
doesn't.  OK, but not great.  I'm begining to think I should change my
pads.  I've got over 140k on the orriginal pads and there is plenty
left.  Maybe they are too hard to give top braking power?  What do you
think?

TBill

83.5 Westy
Technically for sale...
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