I have an '81 aircooled.  Our van has no problem cruising at 70.  It will slow down some on
hills, but not that bad.  Now on longer hauls, I can only report that on a trip from Arizona to
Key West and back, it ran at 70 to 75 all the way.  (5000 miles)  That was a couple of years
ago, and it still runs fine.  I guess the trip didn't hurt it any.  With everything I read here
about the wasserleakers, I am glad I have an aircooled van.

Bill in the Southwest

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Howe" <khowe@OMNINET.NET.AU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:53 PM
Subject: Re: '83 Vanagon

> 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---