>I've had the van three years, it said 87K then, still says 87K, but I've
been all over the country in it. <

Eric... I wouldn't change a thing... sounds like you have an van that
doesn't age!

M

----- Original Message -----
From: Eric Nettles <enettles@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 10:11 AM
Subject: ECU Chip, Rockers, Speeding the Death of an Engine?

> Hello Volkses!
>
>
> I'm contemplating the ECU chip and rocker upgrade, and was curious if
anyone
> knew what sort of stress it puts, if any, on the bottom end of the engine.
> I've had the van three years, it said 87K then, still says 87K, but I've
> been all over the country in it.  New heads, coolant hoses, various pumps,
> etc. but I've never cracked the case on anything and wouldn't want to be
> forcing that time any sooner if I can avoid it.  Ideas?
>
> E. Nettles
> 87 Wolfsburg
>