Date:         Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:23:59 -0700
Reply-To:     Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: bostig kit for VW Vans
Comments: To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor1@comcast.net>
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What if .... our gummint gurus in all their wisdom regarding clunkers just
allowed you to turn in the engine, you know that gas guzzling, polluting
part and ponied up 4000clams to help you put a new Bostig Zetec in your
beloved.  What if ... BTW it's not about getting clunkers off the road its'
about lining the pockets of the new car dealers, perhaps you missed that
part, it's in the fine print behind the warning labels not to drive and
text...

Pensioner

Drives an 89 westy. Rides a 70 Super Corsa.

On 7/31/09, 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
>