Date:         Wed, 10 Feb 1999 00:25:33 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: I drove it! (engine swap info)5Cyl. commend
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Steve wrote:

> Am i the only one who likes the performance of the opposed cylinder engines as
> opposed to the in-line engines?  I like the wasserboxer....it cruises like my BMW
> motorcycles of days gone by, anfd has been just as reliable (not a single
> breakdown or engine-related failure of any kind in 100k other than a water
> pump.)...although i guess i am very lucky on that score given all the problems
> others have had.  True, it is a dog, but i've gotten used to that and it doesn't
> really bother me anymore....it will cruise at 75 mph fine on the freeway.  I've
> had it up to 90-something.  80 is no problem, but why in a 5000lb tank?  I surely
> understand why many want to upgrade...but am i the only nut who does not...who
> actually likes the beast the way it is?
> steve

You have my full support here, Steve.  I have the 112 hp version of the wbx, and its
got plenty of power for every day driving. The only drawback I feel about the
Wasserboxer is that it does not have the same sound as the airboxer. I had it in for
a check at the local dealer, compression was 165, 170, 150, 165. CO was 2,2%
(perfect). The van has covered 178000 km, I do not know if the heads have been done,
I have only had this van for 8 months. If I were to trade the wbx for something
other, it would have to be a TDI.

Per
88 Syncro