I was not sure whether this hit or not so I am resending it.  Hope you VOLKS
don't mind.  I am going to be living in downtown Boston for about 3 weeks
and am hoping to use that time to get my baby rebuilt.  I am viewing this as
"buying" a new car so I want to do it right.  Please Pmail me or hit the
list either way I appreciate your guidance.

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>Well the time has come.  Our '85 westy is spewing oil from a valve stem
>seal.  (I think)  Lost about 1 quart in 160 miles on the highway.  Most
>ended up on the back of the van!!!  It must get blown up because the back
>window was speckled.
>
>Anyway, I am relocating from Darien, CT to Boston, MA and need to find a
>good mechanic who can take a look at the van in Boston.
>
> I have 87,000 and am debating whether I should rebuild and have the heads
>polished and ported, the crank balanced, better valves lifters etc or drop
>in a 5 cylinder?   Can the AC be mounted with the 5 cyl?
>
>Any and all guidance welcome!
>
>PS there are a lot more westy's in MA than in CT!!!!!
>