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Date:         Mon, 2 Jun 2003 08:29:57 -0700
Reply-To:     Pensioner <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Pensioner <al_knoll@PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      Re: 86 syncro I-4 swap
In-Reply-To:  <200306020403.h5243oSo014587@mtaw1.prodigy.net>
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I don't seem to recall any deadly head seal leaks with I-4s.  After all, the
objective is to replace a WBX with known design faults with something more
reliable and perhaps with better performance.  What if 180 lbs-ft of torque
from 2000 to 6500 rpm was available in a modern motor that didn't require
raising the deck lid?  or maybe just a decent 125 lbs-ft from 2500 to 6000.
The vanagon WBX was a problem for VAG from day one.  Remember this box is a
"truck" not a "sports car".  In a camper version it is underpowered,
underbraked and poorly suspended and it's at least 12 years old.  You can
change that.


cheers,


Pensioner
89 Syncro Westie- SVX
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