---Art McGinn <amcginn@ARACHNID.MICROWEB.COM> wrote: > > I personally would run, not walk, from a water cooled engine since they > have a terrible history. But you might get lucky with an '85, then again > you might not. Maybe some of the '85s on the list could remark on them. > Good luck... I actually did "get lucky" with my '84 (same ol' 1.9 as the '85) and have been happy since. >hex< I was DETERMINED to get an aircooled bus before I looked at what I got, and was so impressed with this particular Wasserboxer that I went for it. I have no clue who rebuilt the motor, but whoever you are, I'd give much props to you if I knew who you were. While each engine has its own track record, it pays to look at each on a case-by-case basis. Who knows, I might have held out for an aircooled but sucked in a valve by now. :) I will say, however, that I can STILL easily entertain the notion of getting a Type-IV equipped bus- after all, they are cheaper and more of a known quantity. Best reagrds, Sam == "I knew I couldn't fly, but I didn't care..." -Bob Mould http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Backstage/6507
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