Date:         Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:57:48 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Comments: To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>
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Adding to the list of "NO" is

NO CHANCE of ever seeing a legal version for California, thanks to the
C.A.R.B. :-(  Otherwise I woulda went to it a couple of years ago myself.

Jim Akiba (Bostig) can fill you in on the particulars.
--
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On Fri, Jul 31, 2009 at 2:44 PM, Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>wrote:

> <http://www.vwtecshop.com/bostig_PRO_INSTALL.html>
> A shop in Seattle area now licensed to install, Tec shop
> from Bostig web page the following
> ''Some of the advantages of a BOSTIG zetec PRO INSTALLED engine kit -
>
> 5 Year, 50,000 mile Warranty with FREE technical support - fits ANY Vanagon
> 1984 on.
>
>
> Runs multi grade fuels - including E-85 with NO changes - and you can MIX
> the fuels.
>
>
> Gas Milage in the TWENTY Miles Per Gallon Range even with a LOADED WESTY
> CAMPER.
>
>
> There are over THREE MILLION zetec engines on the road today. It's a WORLD
> engine.
>
>
> Easy to Service and Repair the power pack. Parts are available & cost much
> less than Van parts.
>
>
> Tune Up Services consist of Spark Plugs and Air Filter - with NO specs to
> set !
>
>
> ELIMINATES re-occurring COSTLY Vanagon issues -
>
>
>    NO Distributor to fail - No Cap or Rotor either
>
>
>    NO Coolant Leaking Head Gaskets or Expensive Coolant (uses universal
> type)
>
>
>    NO Coolant Tower or Crankcase Towers to break - leaving you stranded
>
>
>    NO Air Flow Boxes to flutter, hesitate or stall causing unsafe re-starts
> in traffic
>
>
>    NO Vanagon "pinched" wire harness failures for the engine (new wiring is
> installed)
>
>
>    NO Driving in SECOND gear at 20 MPH over mountain passes - now you can
> LEAD, not follow''
>
> What are your experiences installing a ford Escort Zetec in your VW Van. My
> friend in Seattle had one installed. It works fine now that he both intact
> exhaust to block.he is off to alaska with it. I know more when he returns
>
> Charles Nighbor
>
> Walnut creek, CA