>It's true. Most people would like to be able to drive their Vanagon >into the VW shop (dealer or indie) and not have the technician faint. > Dave, I completely agree with you, but there is one unique situation where you would be MUCH better off with a '60's vintage American V-8 engine in the back of your Vanagon - if you travelled in Mexico or South America. My experience with "mechanicos" down there (at least in rural areas) is that they can do wonders with a welding torch, coat hangers, and various nuts and bolts. That approach works well with an old Chevy V-8, but could definitely be hazardous to a fuel-injected, Dijifant-complicated VW engine.... :-) Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA
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