Matt,

Matt Pedersen wrote:
I too have the L30. Great engine. 30 years old and no problems with the
head gasket.
She turns pretty easily by hand but starting is still pretty much an aerobic
effort especially when cold. Batteries, starter, and key are nice upgrades


Wuss :-) Actually had to crank mine a few times when having solenoid
problems. The original starter (Bosch) was about $450 through the
Farymann dealer. I replaced it with a Bosch XR76 (IIRC) rebuilt for
$125. The body is longer, and it draws a few more amps, but worked like
a champ (it's a common starter for a VW type II automatic).

I will say the exhaust elbow on mine is just about gone. Don't know if it's
original
or not.

After cutting the 'jacket' off mine a couple times to clean, and welding
back together, I had a buddy make one out of black iron elbows. Welded
the original flange on, cut an elbow longitudinally and welded on top of
the new exhaust elbow as a water jacket, and presto. No more clogs!

Keith Hughes