At 11:25 AM 11/03/2002, you wrote:

>On 11/3/02 12:13 PM, "Matthew Libby" <MLibby1@CFL.RR.COM> wrote:
>   Can anyone tell me anything about these two engines,
> > reliability, longevity, maintainence, perfomance...
>
>     I highly recommend the TDI.  It has it's maintenance quirks, but nowhere
>near those of the Vanagon.

One item of maintenance some have with the later (98+) VW diesels is crud
buildup in the intake. In the type of use that creates this problem, some
disassembly and cleaning is in order periodically. The later model gas
engines have a high failure rate for the MassAirFlow sensors, but they only
cost $50, not the $300+ of earlier systems.

>     90hp is for starters.  With a few quick performance mods (chip,
>injectors/nozzles, intake and exhaust) you can end up well over 150hp.

Gimme one of those with a 5 speed stick, in Bullfrog livery.