In a message dated 98-11-04 13:24:46 EST, YauMan@CChem.Berkeley.EDU writes: << the thing that was stopping me before was the fact that they had to raise the engine lid - but theyve come up with a way to keep the whole 5cyl under the lid, so everyone with weekenders or westy's can still use their beds.. <clipped> Very interesting. Do you know how they can pull this feat off.. are they mounting the whole engine and tranny assembly lower? or is the in-line 5 engine mounted more on it side.. flatter? When it's done, I'll like to take a look at it... I'll drive to Livermore! >> he said they change or modify the throttle body ( you can call him yourself, and ask..he knows more than i do.. :<) Detlef Hanscke 5665 Crestmont, Livermore, CA 94550 888-449-9080 925-606-8797 NOW, i can sell my '84 Audi 5000 turbo!!! an Audi 5cyl turbocharged Vanagon automatic...i cant wait :<) (oh, gee, i guess i'll just have to cancel my order of one of those new South African Vanagons... :<) too bad... :<) chris |
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