In a message dated 1/9/01 8:21:42 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << i am fwding all responses to him, but i think he intended to have it be front engined. like the new concept mocrobus, or the Toyota Previa. the engine will be set back over more behind the front drive wheels, into interior, much like the Previa. of course, us vanagon owners wouldnt know anything about engines being in the interior of our vans, would we... ;<) >> I have two comments: Keith, I've owned a Previa w/ big wipers and no wiper cover or cowling. They don't whistle even @ 90mph plus. Chris, Previa drivetrains are actually under the driver's seat. It does not intrude into the passenger compartment at all. A PITA to work on but definitely out of the way. BenT San Francisco |
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