> -----Original Message-----
> From: Koloski, John G.
> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 3:40 PM
> To:   'peterb@tiico.com'
> Subject:      Thank's for the dipstick
>
> Thank you for the replacement dip stick.
> I guess it's time for a second oil change ( It's been about 2K since it's
> first one @ 700 miles).
> My bus sailed through emmisions.
> While I was "fitting" my new stainless steel muffler it fell off (it's
> SECURE now, ain't coming off again) while the engine was running.
> The change in exhaust sound with muffler on or off is almost
> imperceivible, but it statisfied the folks at emmisions who were only
> interested in smog, not noise.
> I'm getting 22.5 mpg with stock tires and tranny.  My wasserboxer
> delivered 20.5 mpg under these same conditions.
> 10% less gas for 5% less displacement (and 30% more horsepower).  The only
> thing that could maybe make me happier would be a 1.9 liter, 150
> horsepower TDI.
> This really is a "have your cake and eat it too" conversion,  and it's
> do-able in your driveway with a set of handtools, a couple of wooden
> boards, and a pair of stout ropes.
> When will you have the set of  five 15" steel wheels for $200?  How about
> the 5 speed overdrive Transmission?
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> Regards,
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> John Koloski
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