Most auto makers build a vehicle to get you through the warranty period.
They really think that ends their responsibility.
VW air cooled are perfect vehicles for Europeans, moderate climate, short
trips.
Ever notice how most companies writing extended warranties went broke or
their CEOs took off to Brazil with the premiums.
I think the Waser Boxers are a good engine too, its just a real challenge
to find one that hasn't been abused, neglected or improperly rebuilt.

Stan Wilder
83 Air Cooled Westy

On Thu, 7 Mar 2002 18:35:41 -0700 "David Wallace" <dwallace@burgoyne.com>
writes:
> On 7 Mar 2002, at 10:18, Stan Wilder wrote:
>
> > What are these folks doing to crater an engine in 55 - 60K?
>
> Stan, the answer is HEAT.
>
> The VW manual doesn't warn owners to avoid driving full speed
> down the freeway all afternoon on a hot summer day unless they
> like the idea of running their aircooled van on 3 cylinders.  Most
> owners learn after the first time, but they better not lend the van
> to
> a friend for a weekend camping trip.
>
> How many aircooled engines would have been spared if VW had
> installed temperature gauges and warning lights, along with a firm
> warning about high-speed driving on long trips during hot weather?
>
> Fortunately, the Vanagon list often has info on temperature gauges
> and advice on how to drive an aircooled van.  It's obvious VW
> preferred to deal with it by introducing the wasserboxer.
>
> Dave Wallace
> 85 Westy
> David Wallace
>

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