There were a litany of issues and failures over many years as the
package evolved and some say improved. There are satisfied owners but of
the couple dozen I have met I would say as many or more have deep
regrets as have great joy. Some fall in the middle.

Noise, vibrations, misc failures, difficulty obtaining special parts in
a timely fashion, the list can go on.

Vibration was the number one general complaint, leading to breaking of
things, mostly exhaust.

In contrast Zetec is fairly smooth and quiet, parts are common and not
expensive. Time will tell of course.

Mark

Alan Felder wrote:
> So this was gasoline only, I gather.  At 2.0 litres, what was the general
> problem for this power plant, not enough torque?
>
>   <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=313053>
>> bob .... had one, never again for that type of motor, "morphed" into a
>> cobbled-up power plant. NOT a good motor for a heavy vanagon IMNSHO
>>
>>
>>
>>>> --
>>>> Alan Felder
>>>> Austin TX
>>>> 82 Diesel Westy
>>>>
>
>
> --
> Alan Felder
> Austin TX
> 82 Diesel Westy
>