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Subject:Re: Rebuilt Waterboxer Longevity?(Please read)
From:Edward Berlett
Date:Fri, 3 Sep 1999 10:26:35 -0400

On Thu, 2 Sep 1999 KENWILFY@AOL.COM wrote:

> I have been wondering alot lately about the longevity of the rebuilt
> waterboxer.  I mean it seems like a rebuilt waterboxer should last as long as
> the original engine right?  However lately I have seen alot of evidence to
> the contrary.  So I would ask anyone on the list who has a rebuilt waterboxer
> engine to please p-mail me with:
> 1. The name of the rebuilder

AVP

> 2. The length of time since rebuild

1 year

> 3. The amount of miles since rebuild

7,000

> 4. Any problems with the engine after rebuild (head leaks, power problems,
> etc).

A head gasket leaked and had to be replaced.

> 5.  The amount of money spent on the rebuild and installation

~3,000 - 3,500.  I can't remember the exact amount but I can look it up if
it needs to be more precise.

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