I know the list is mostly populated by piddlers, and so not an even sample, but I have seen repetitive posts on similar issues with the puddle engines. I'm not sure of any particular problem specific to airheads except the overheat problem which is operator-controlled. Earlier ones really seemed to have a problem with the twin carb setup, but VW had a very good engine worked out by the late 70s - just to drop it under market forces. It's a shame really. After driving all those miles (a lot on the interstate), I don't see the horsepower problem as a problem at all. I would buy a new one tomorrow. It is such a simple engine, like a motorcycle but bigger. Of course it would never pass muster in the smog department. Nathaniel On 4/3/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote: > Aircooled van/bus are strong runner! if kept cool and clean, they are GREAT, > sometime better than the wasser. > > Cheers, Ben > |
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