Unless upgraded to a 1.9 or turbo, they are slow! Very Slow. 60 mph is
about max cruising speed if you want any engine life. They all had
stickers on the engine stating "This Vehicle not Suitable for AC". My
experience is that they like to blow head gaskets, crack heads, and
throw rods. Now, if you want an upgrade project that is a different
story. There are many that love the Diesel. Be aware that many areas are
beginning Diesel Emissions testing programs. In particular, they are
looking at particulate and NOx emissions. This will limit tuning
options.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of jacob simpson
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 3:13 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: diesel vs gas vanagons

what are the pros and cons of deisel vs gas....

also, what are common problems of say, a diesel 81 vanagon

and, will the camping interior in an 86 vanagon fit into an 81 ....the
front seats?

what other parts are interchangable

thanks
jeggers

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