Date: Sun, 10 Nov 1996 06:32:02 +0000
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From: "Seastoner" <rfergus@infi.net>
Subject: 1.9auto vs. 2.0 manual
The other day I was stopped at a light getting ready to cross a
bridge when I looked over and saw an almost identical Westy in the
next lane. It had some decorative trim that was just slightly
different from mine. He did'nt see me yet and the light changed and
we took off...or rather he took off! I was trying to keep up so I
could talk or at least wave to this guy at the next light. He was way
ahead of me...it was the proverbial tortoise and hare race...he was
a good two hundred yards ahead of me. Fortunately he took the exit
that I was headed towards and we stopped at another light. He was one
link up tho and I couldn't get his attention. I could tell that he
had a manual transmission tho and I figured maybe his was an 86 that
has the 2.0 litre engine, mine is an 85 1.9 auto. Anyhow I finally
caught up to him at another light but he was in the left turn lane so
we just waved and gave the thumbs up sign...but I didn't get to ask
him any details...maybe he had a porche engine in there...I don't
know...is the difference between the auto 1.9 and the manual 2.0
enough to account for this disparity? I'm getting a complete tune up
in a week or so and replacing the fuel filter...I'm still kinda
sluggish on acceleration...and after witnessing the responsiveness of
this guys Westy I know mine can be a lot better. I don't mind being a
tortoise..I just want to be a turbo tortoise! Any comments or advice
will be much appreciated. Thanks,
Rick
'85 Westy
Truckin' Like The DooDah Man....
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