I have an important point to make that has not been brought up......stick
with me. I have a TIICO in my AW Syncro. I purchased the van (already
converted)and, as I am very accustomed to the 2.1, the TIICO was hard to
get used to......a flat four just feels good after having owned bugs,
Things, T1s, T2s, T3s. Long story short, I learned to love it. This engine
has not missed a beat. It screams RELIABLE. Everything is easy to get to
and parts easy to find. It is a luxury to have a van that allows me the
time necessary to deal with all the other Vanagon issues that normally pop
up! Think about that.....
The point that had not been made is travelling in Mexico. Yes, those guys
can help you get on the road, no matter what you drive, but if you drive a
VW inline 4 in Mexico, your chances of getting engine specific help and
parts are great.
I think it makes a great case for this engine, as so many Vanagonauts like
to frequent that wonderful country south of us.
Hope I didn't somehow start trouble. Hey, I didn't even say Mexican!
Thanks. Miguel in Durango, Co.