In a message dated 98-05-02 12:22:19 EDT, cmoran@CSWNET.COM writes:

<< I added a quart of 20W-50 and tried to start the engine.  It turned over
real slow.  Again I thought ok hot motor.  I waited for it too cool.  When I
tried to start it again, it turned over faster but let out a horrable screech.
Yup Spun bearing!!!

      The van now sets in the yard waiting for a new motor.  I am going to
pull all the post of engine swaps and rebuilds from the archieves.  I would
also like any thoughts or ass kickings, that the list has to offer. >>

Colin--

None are deemed necessary. You got your Van to go 202k, Hoorah! Thank God it
broke down near civilzation, with just you aboard...when I was very young, our
ol' splitty went upside down into a farm ditch in Mingo, Iowa; stranding our
family of six until we lined up other wheels for the rest of our vacation.

Forget about your old motor. The Conventional Wisdom of the List has shown AVP
to put out a great motor. There are others. Whip out the V/M/AMEX and get one
in a UPS truck rolling your way ASAP. Line up time for your man to put it in
this week, and away you go! You could be camping next weekend.

New motor, reay for another 202k!!!

Happy (new) motoring,

gmbulley
cary, nc
sunny, 72 degrees, showers this p.m.