On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 01:32 PM, Terry K. wrote:

> James,
>
> Sounds like a neat Van-but the air cooled ing for a long haul could
> cause allot of adventure's en-route.
> Especially if you push it---
>
> If you want to cruise at 50 mph all the way back and forth to assure
> your return--go for it---

Sheesh, it's a Vanagon, not a 59 split with a 36 horsepower.

> For the long haul, regarless of the H20 headaches--you'd be much better
> off----you at least cruise at 70 all day without hurting the engine--- (
> straight and level, no big hills or headwinds )

The aircooled will happily do this too. You should fit some decent temp
guages and realise that you can't just drive it flat out up mountains in
extremely hot weather without running into some trouble. Get the engine
checked out, and an oil pressure and cylinder head temp gauge fitted and
you will be fine.

Kim Howe
82 Aircooled
khowe@omninet.net.au