At 10:25 AM 11/25/1999 -0800, you wrote:
>Anybody ever tote up what 'proper maintenance' per 'DM' costs?  If,
>including the time spent doing or getting it done, this is less than a new
>engine, it's worth it.

Figure $125 per year for enhanced full drain/rinse/renew cooling system
maintenance if you hire it done with spec fluid. Divide that into the cost
of motor replacement to see the number of years equivalent. Vote your
pocket book.

Doktor Tim
Maintenance Repair and Restoration of European Vehicles
San Juan Island, WA