> -----Original Message----- > From: Koloski, John G. > Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:40 PM > To: 'peterb@tiico.com' > Subject: Thank's for the dipstick > > Thank you for the replacement dip stick. > I guess it's time for a second oil change ( It's been about 2K since it's > first one @ 700 miles). > My bus sailed through emmisions. > While I was "fitting" my new stainless steel muffler it fell off (it's > SECURE now, ain't coming off again) while the engine was running. > The change in exhaust sound with muffler on or off is almost > imperceivible, but it statisfied the folks at emmisions who were only > interested in smog, not noise. > I'm getting 22.5 mpg with stock tires and tranny. My wasserboxer > delivered 20.5 mpg under these same conditions. > 10% less gas for 5% less displacement (and 30% more horsepower). The only > thing that could maybe make me happier would be a 1.9 liter, 150 > horsepower TDI. > This really is a "have your cake and eat it too" conversion, and it's > do-able in your driveway with a set of handtools, a couple of wooden > boards, and a pair of stout ropes. > When will you have the set of five 15" steel wheels for $200? How about > the 5 speed overdrive Transmission? > > > Regards, > > John Koloski > > > > |
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