Yeah, sorry, I always forget that you know everything and that my van will
automatically fail any emissions test because YOU know it will. My van is
not your oversized RV.

You need to drop by the diesel Vanagon group and tell the folks there that
there is no way on hell they can ever get 30 mpg.

Shorter life? Additional cost per mile? Increased maintenance? ALL of these
are totally the opposite from the WBX the TDI replaced. Do you really have a
clue?

Passat VR6 = 18 mpg, 2.0 four = 28 mpg, Passat TDI 45 mpg. Gee, guess I was
wrong, TDI's really AREN'T that efficient after all...oh, and my house will
heat with the sun.

Karl

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 08:47:20 -0400, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
wrote:

>The down side is that the higher compression and excess air increase the
>production of NOx. Your modified engine with extra turbo boost and high
>capacity injectors adds to the NOx problem. If Diesel emissions testing
>comes your way, do you think you will pass?
>
>The factory bare bones Diesel Vanagons didn't do 30 mpg. Your Syncro at 28
>is exceptional. However you have to factor in the shorter engine life and
>overall cost per mile. Also factor the increased maintenance costs for the
>typical car owner. The gasoline engine is popular here due to the low
>overall costs and with current technology the cleaner choice. It almost like
>should you heat your house with oil or gas? Most folks choose natural gas if
>it is available.
>
>Dennis