At 11:25 AM 11/03/2002, you wrote: >On 11/3/02 12:13 PM, "Matthew Libby" <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM> wrote: > Can anyone tell me anything about these two engines, > > reliability, longevity, maintainence, perfomance... > > I highly recommend the TDI. It has it's maintenance quirks, but nowhere >near those of the Vanagon. One item of maintenance some have with the later (98+) VW diesels is crud buildup in the intake. In the type of use that creates this problem, some disassembly and cleaning is in order periodically. The later model gas engines have a high failure rate for the MassAirFlow sensors, but they only cost $50, not the $300+ of earlier systems.
> 90hp is for starters. With a few quick performance mods (chip, >injectors/nozzles, intake and exhaust) you can end up well over 150hp. Gimme one of those with a 5 speed stick, in Bullfrog livery. |
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