I know the list is mostly populated by piddlers, and so not an even
sample, but I have seen repetitive posts on similar issues with the
puddle engines. I'm not sure of any particular problem specific to
airheads except the overheat problem which is operator-controlled.
Earlier ones really seemed to have a problem with the twin carb setup,
but VW had a very good engine worked out by the late 70s - just to
drop it under market forces. It's a shame really. After driving all
those miles (a lot on the interstate), I don't see the horsepower
problem as a problem at all. I would buy a new one tomorrow. It is
such a simple engine, like a motorcycle but bigger. Of course it would
never pass muster in the smog department.

Nathaniel

On 4/3/07, Benny boy <huotb@videotron.ca> wrote:
> Aircooled van/bus are strong runner! if kept cool and clean, they are GREAT,
> sometime better than the wasser.
>
> Cheers, Ben
>