Yes, I definitely agree.  However, I should of been more specific when I
posted my question.  I realize atmospheric pressure and oxygen content play
a big role in compression, but I should of pointed out that this was IMHO an
abnormal loss of power.

In fact, I was passed by another vanagon on one of the uphill climbs.  It
was a nice looking syncro *drool* and I don't know what he had under the
hood ;-), but he definitely passed me with ease.

Many thanks to all who have replied so far!!

Aaron
-85GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Grunthaner [mailto:FrankGRUN@AOL.COM]
Sent: Monday, March 11, 2002 6:46 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Loss of power at altitude

In a message dated 3/11/02 5:43:04 PM, wolzphoto@worldnet.att.net writes:

<< While it's nice to discuss theory, it most likely didn't do him any good
with his problem. >>

Karl,

NOT THEORY, just empirical engineering facts. Denigrating these discussions
by terming them theoretical discussions does no justice to the engineering
explanation nor to the real contributions to science and engineering made by
theory. The original poster's comparison as I read it was with other
vehicles.

Frank Grunthaner