As to the Zetec, I had a 2001 Ford Zx2 S/R that was very good.  Never had
any problems with it.  If anyone is interested in that type of swap, check
out "ZX2 S/R" under Google or some such.  It has several factory hi-po
options.

Route 66 Rider!
Ramon Hill
Live Long and Be Free

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Stewart
Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 12:12 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Bostig Zetec kit...WOW...

Actually I forgot this came up. If you can find the guys who's daughter blew
the head gasket, I bet you $100 that is was a SOHC SPI ford 2.0L engine. Not
only do they blow head gaskets, but I swapped an engine for a customer with

You know, you are absolutely right! That was my comment (that a guy told me
this) and one comment from one person is not enough to condemn an engine. I
have no idea, too, how his daughter drove the vehicle or it's maintenance
history. Another guy was also talking about how bad Subaru engines are, and,
well, read the Subaru/Vanagon list and you'll find quite a different
opinion. Now, this guy's son has a Touareg that he just LOVES. I have
another friend who just got rid of a Touareg and he says it was the worst
piece of crap he's ever owned.   Jeff