In a message dated 11/18/98 10:46:48 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Tom_Cook@ERM.COM writes: << Hi- What kind of mpg are you getting with your diesel westy? After swapping a Golf 1.7L diesel with about 100k into my recently acquired '82 diesel westy I am only getting about 24 mpg. This is both in town and on the highway; not mixed but in both types of driving. I realize that the 1.7L will use slightly more gas than the old 1.6 but I was hoping for at least 28 or so. The engine had compression around 450lbs/cylinder when installed although I am not sure if that affects mileage or not. I have also checked my tire pressure and do not have any roof racks or anything in the top luggage compartment. One other thing that I just thought about... I have the diesel aux heater... is that enough additional weight to decrease my mpg by 15%? Thanks- TJC >> Hi, I also just got a 82 diesel Westy, in fact I have not even gone thru a tankful yet to check my mpg. What were you getting when you had the 1.6L in it? Also curious how much better performance is with the 1.7L, (Top speed, hill climbing etc..). After an earlier posting, (See: Re: Fwd: Diesel Conversion specialist in CA? on 11/18), I'm thinking about the swapping to the 1.6 Turbo diesel as I'm somewhat bothered by the 60 mph top speed. Thanks for any info. Michael Avrea |
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