In a message dated 9/16/99 6:15:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bjohns@DTX.NET writes: << I am in the process of buying a 82 diesel Vanagon. I would like to know how you all feel about this engine. I have never driven one. Does this engine last? I assume it is air-cooled. Is it much less under powered when compared to the gas engine? >>
its NOT aircooled. its watercooled inline 4 diesel. same motor as was in diesel rabbit and such. slooooow, but good on fuel. yes, you can get alot of miles out of a diesel. chris |
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