Posted by HarvestmanMan More like Westfailure.
|
You're a tool.
Go back to your dad's Volvo, the Lambda sensor warning light is on.
Diesel Westys can be harder to find parts for (but everything is still available, just scarce-ish.) My preference is the "Wasserboxer", the flat four with the water cooled heads. They're pretty reliable, although not overly powerful, and like Lord Awesome said- the Subaru or TDI swap works well, too. I have a few customers who have done that. I've also driven one with a Ford Zetec 2.0 from a Focus swapped into it that hauled pretty nicely. But honestly, if you're not planning on winning any races and it's been well maintained, just stick with the stock engine.
There's a pretty huge following for these things and lots of aftermarket available. And although slow, I LOVE the way they drive.
The best place I've found for parts so far is
www.gowesty.com (I bought a '69 Westy on Monday)