In a message dated 7/17/99 5:05:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
DAVIDTHEKM@aol.com writes:

> How do I procede?  Does it seem worth checking out the engine before I
>  toss it?  It also appears to be complete, except a couple of pieces of
> engine tin, probably from the goobers that tried to work on it.
Keep that Adventurewagen!  It is one of the premier camper conversions (I
just may be prejudiced, I've owned a few).  To keep the wife happy, have it
towed to a reputable shop and let them tell you what the engine needs.  An
engine conversion is nice to have, but expensive.  A mildly hopped up rebuild
may be your best investment for power with least expense.

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