Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P.P. wrote: "I have an '88 Westfalia with around 250,000 on the origional engine, no re-build yet(other than new heads about 12 months ago)." Very interesting. I'd certainly like to hear any other examples of especially long lived motors before their first rebuild. My Mazda B2200 diesel still gets nearly 40 mph at 226K miles and has used only one water pump and an alternator to the engine compartment. How long have VWs gome?
Also, Chris wrote "PS. If anyones interested I've found a supplier for really neat propane heaters that fit under the rear bench seat. They're from the UK, use virtually no propane and come with a nifty little thermostat that you can put up on the wardrobe of a Westy. Mine cost me about $500 including shipping (worth every penny up here too)!!!!!!" Chris, please describe this in detail, especially with respect to venting. Thankz, John Wakefield
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