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From: Paul Furman on 15 Aug 2008 09:13
Thanks, I appreciate all these replies! (any frustration in my response
is not pointed at you :-)

johngdole(a)hotmail.com wrote:
> See what it might cost to move the top over to a newer truck compared
> to replacing the engine? A newer used truck may also carry a (short)
> warranty. These days there may also be a lot more of them on the lot
> as people tried to move to smaller cars. So line up the options and
> costs and then make your call.

They are probably more common in SF than anywhere but very rare in
decent shape. It's very unlikely a dealer would have one.

I think I won't bother putting a new engine in since it runs alright, it
really would be a luxury to run a tad smoother with perhaps 5 mpg better
performance & it seems it should be alright for another 70k miles.
Unless the price is reasonable or the manifold gasket repair means
dropping the engine.

> This is what happens when a lower ball joint fails, see picture, so
> get it fixed:
> http://www.tegger.com/hondafaq/lowerballjoint/index.html

Ouch! Although both cases mentioned showed symptoms of shimmying or pulling.

> As for replacing the engine, many shops install pretty much junkyard
> pulled engines slapped on with 3-4 month warranty (that's what many
> junkyards give to the shops or walk-in customers).

Unlikely to be any better for a 20 year old car. 3 years isn't much, I
want at least 10 more years :-)

> You can check with
> Marshall Engines or Jasper Engines to see if a rebuilt or newer
> replacement is available. Typically better rebuilts come with at least
> 3-year warranties when installed by certified installers.
>
> http://www.marshallengines.com/

No search results, tried to request a quote but I don't know the answers
to all required* questions:
Current Engine Size (Liters or Cubic Inches)*
VIN* (and my mother's maiden name? gimme a break!)
Smog Pump With Smog Pump Without Smog Pump
Cam Type* Overhead Standard
Does it have a balance shaft? Yes No
Lifter Type* Flat Roller

> http://www.jasperengines.com/

I have to give my email just to check availability? hmmm, well OK...
nope. I should have given a false email. Damn.

> It's probably not legal to install any emissions components less than
> what was certified for that year. But I'm sure Marshall or Jasper can
> tell you more.

I'll try telephoning.

> Paul Furman wrote:
>> I've got a 20 year old 180K 'deluxe wagon' which I've decided I really
>> want to keep as it's customized for camping with a pop-top off a VW etc.
>> http://edgehill.net/Misc/misc-photos/van/pg2pc9
>> It's not in great shape but I have it serviced regularly & I don't
>> really care if it's a little dinged up & squeaky. One thing that'll need
>> fixing is an exhaust leak where the exhaust manifold meets the engine...
>>
>> So if I went ahead & replaced the engine, is that going to be a newer
>> design efficient engine they'd use? ...
From: Nza on 10 Sep 2008 11:47
On Sep 10, 11:41 am, some...(a)some.domain wrote:
>
> i don't remember the name, but theres a compound you can buy for exhaust and
> engine block leaks. works really well.


There's a super-duty marine epoxy called Belzona.
It's like JB Weld on steroids!

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