Date:         Sun, 3 Nov 2002 13:10:29 -0800
Reply-To:     "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Phil S." <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW's Diesel vs. Gas
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--- Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM> wrote:
> 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.


Another diesel advantage is the ability to leave your
AC on for long periods of time while in idle(great for
cat naps during summer traveling) Not to mention
diesel is not as combustable so you wont ever burn to
death unless the SUV that hit you spills gas on the
both of you:(

Phil S. 84 Westy Tiico


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