That is about right. At 4000 rpm we drive them long distance. Maybe a little over. You would do better if you would spend the energy and time into a camper that is worth about ten times as much and have more use, as my personal opinion. Have fun though. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeffrey Olson" <jjolson@GWTC.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2006 10:47 AM Subject: New owner with question
>I picked up and drove my new 85 Vanagon with 150K home yesterday - > eastern nebraska to southwest south dakota. The 1.9 liter engine is far > more powerful than the 66 westfalia I had for a decade and a half and > sold for $75, and my 82 westy diesel. While I'm going to put a 2.5l > subaru engine in it, I have a question. The previous owner said he > drove it at 60 mph. I drove it at 70 mph, about 4000 rpm, for 400 miles > and water temp, etc, was rock solid. > > What is the recommended top cruising speed for a well-used 1.9 liter > watterboxer??? > > Thanks in advance... > > Jeff Olson > Martin, SD > > >> >> > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.18/230 - Release Date: > 2006.01.14. > > |
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