You said:

When your Van is being hosed down by the fire dept think about the few bucks
you have saved. I love to save $$ a few bucks more than anyone else. If you
want free advice ask FLAPS after all they are experts on Vanagons Even money
your their only Vanagon parts customer.

And I say:

My local VW mechanic says engine fires are not so much a problem with the
watercooled as with the air cooled.  Is he correct?

Dave in KC
85 Westy
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