Hi,
I am new to waterboxers, and I just =
got my
new-to-me 90 back from the Vanagon mechanic. As I am trying to get =
used to
this unique vehicle, I have some basic questions:
1. It has been tuned and all of =
that, and it
idles smoothly at about 1000 rpm. However, the engine seems to
"rock" a lot more than I am used to seeing on a traditional =
inline
4. It looks weird to see the whole exhaust system deflecting a =
couple of
centimeters on either end along with the engine. It also has an =
annoying
squeak -- I can't tell if it is an exhaust shield of motor =
mount.
2: Is it really supposed to =
sound like a
lawn mower when idling? I read the Eurospec article, so I know its =
supposed to have a rumble instead of an "Industrial grade =
buzz," but I
am still not used to it.
3: The mechanic said the P.O. =
did not use
phosphate-free coolant. (Even though the last maintenance to the =
vehicle
was done at a VW dealer ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!). Oh well, can't do =
anything
now but change it regularly and pray.
Thanks for all of your help,
Michael Townsend
P.S. I bought a little Kidde fire =
extinguisher, but now
I am wondering if I should buy a bigger one!