-----Original Message-----
From:   AVPWW [SMTP:AVPWW@aol.com]
Sent:   Sunday, March 29, 1998 6:31 PM
To:     lahorgue@IX.NETCOM.COM
Subject:        Re: "Extraordinarily bad engines"

Hello,Sir if you got 170,000 out of a vanagon, that is considered average.
wev'e had customers that were up tro 200,000, but most are between 170-190.
You actually got normal expected life, and wb engines aren't all BAD. If well
maintained, there's lots of people who absoleutely love them, and wouldn't
even consider swapping for another style because of hassle, and cost. You can
get a rebuild for 1650. and it should last you 150,000-200,000 with proper
maintenance. All the folks talking bad on the vans and considering swapping
don't appear to be true VW lovers. Thanks AVP

Thanks for the feedback on my bad engine post.  I intend to do a better job caring for my rebuilt engine than I did the original.  Frank