In a message dated 1/30/00 8:54:58 AM Eastern Standard Time, kdm@whidbey.com
writes:

<< Stefan, have you experienced any overheating problems due to the larger
 w.p. pulley (slower speed) on the Jetta motor?   >>

No, that is, none apparent.  After hearing from other listmembers that their
temp guages read about 1/4 to 1/3 I was a little concerned that mine reads
2/3 (or 3/4 when pulling a big hill in fourth).  My mechanic (over 20 years
on VW's) who did the transplant said that the temp is fine.  I'm wondering if
there is possible a guage diff. between the '86 Jetta donor and my '82
Vanagon.  Has been running likea top.  Engine was put in November 1 and since
then have been to Outer Banks from Wilmington, and to Asheville from
Wilmington 2 times.  After being on the road, I went back and checked the
engine compartment temp and valve cover etc.  As much as I could visully and
the engine comparment was quite cool.

Of course after typing all this, I realized he could have changed the
pulley...I will ask him this week if he used the Jetta pulley.

Stefan