In a message dated 1/7/03 11:43:13 PM, warmerwagen@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Here's my observation: Wise move to switch to the DK. But, until you put in the 3A you won't go like a rocketship. >> Robert, Bad move to switch so far! Going to the 3A (normally aspirated) or the ABA will only make up a bit more than I lost adding the larger tires. Stock tires and the 3A/ABA would be livable but not the moxie of the DZ. Now the turbo and the DK should bring things back to life, particularly since the DZ ring gear is reputed to be not as strong as the DK. The ring gear is the second point of failure after the 3/4 hub and more probable than the case distortion causing the mainshaft misalignment. But I'll give it a month or two after the turbo 3A is in. Then! More comments coming on a recent analysis of the Vanagon Automatic. Frank Grunthaner |
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