Well, Ya got some truths and ya got some slight exaggerations. An 82
aircool will not drive like a 1.9 or 2.1 water cooled. Never gonna
happen. But, the engine is one you know.was proven in many years of
bus design (74 through 79) and will do the job if not abused. My 83
had a habit of stop running if I pressed it in the hills east of San
Jose late on summer afternoons on 680. Other than that, it started
every time, ran well. It just won't be fast. It would not keep up with
my 84 1.9. That bus would smoke any 2.0 air cooled in the valley. And
yes, CARB is a PITB.

Buy it, rebuild it or find a good 2.0 engine for it, hope the tranny
holds up, and keep it for what you wanted it for. Weekend jaunts into
the hills for quality family time.

If you are in the san jose area, come pick up my 81 for a parts bus. Please.

tim in san jose

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