Date:         Tue, 19 Aug 1997 10:34:48 EDT
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         kdlewis@juno.com
Subject:      Pistons, ceramic crowns

Greetings and salutations:
Has anyone tried this. From what I have read , it sounds ideal for
Vanagons. The piston head (or crown) is coated with a layer of ceramic.
This forms a heat barrier which has two advantages.  There is less heat
to be dissipated by the piston skirt/ oil/ cooling system. This heat is
reflected into the combustion chamber and produces more useful work.
Cooler running and more power! The ole 1.9L could sure use that. Where do
I sign up and how much?
Good Luck & Drive Safely
Ken Lewis , Kernersville NC <Heart of the Triad>
86 VW Transporter Three Door Pickup (168K)
60 Porsche T5 Coupe
85 VW Vanagon (Elvis) presently awaiting engine

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