To recondition or not??

Submitted: Wednesday, Oct 22, 2003 at 19:08
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I have a 1989 Troopy which has done 320000km.

There is a small amount of rust in it and I have been quoted about $1800 to get this fixed up andpainted etc.

The engine feels a little tired althoughit doesnt blow blach moke but a little white smoke is evident on startup. I cannot see any smpke while driving nor has any been reported by friends that have been following me. The troopy is used to tow a camper and carries everything but the kitchen sink and comes in at 4300kg Aggregate weight.

The rest of the car is basically original and still has the original springs, front diff, gearbox clutch and transfer case. The rear diff was reconditioned 10000km ago and the injectors replace 50000 ago.

Should I get the engine rebuilt, the gear box and transfer re-raced and fit a new radiator and clutch? I estimate this at about $8000

Or should I tip the money into a second hand Troopy and run the risk of not knowing the history and possibly being surprised with a major repair after I have spent 15000 plus the trade inn.

Why cant I just win bloody Powerball??
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