Bob, The I4 engines are more than capable of running at 4000RPM all day long. The I4 that is in my VW Iltis is running at 4500RPM at 65MPH! Redline on these engines are 5800 RPM and I have put the tach needle past E on the fuel gauge a few times!
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-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Bob Berkemer Sent: January 24, 2001 5:13 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Engine Rebuild or Conversion?
Brian, I've been following the options for new engines for several years now and I've not seen anything clearly worked out as an option for a vanagon with an automatic. When I'm going 70mph the engine is doing 4000rpm. I wouldn't feel comfortable with an inline four golf constantly running that high. If you have a manual the new south african golf engine seems to be working O.K. Don't expect to take it to a VW dealer though. If I were going to replace my engine "again" (did it through the VW the first time) I'd probably buy from Boston Bob. Bob 84 westy, das bus Brian Wawzonek wrote: > With my 1985 Westy wasserboxer, it's engine's life is nearing its time. |
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