http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=261106&highlight=milage

I'm sure there's a better thread on that forum. Like a poll of some kind.

Maybe 200K miles if it's taken care of? But then it *might* see new heads
during that time or at least a reseal job.

Neil.

On Mon, Aug 20, 2012 at 5:49 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <
camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote:

. . . how long can the engine (1.9) in my van last?
>
> I realize there are a bazillion variables, and that engine hours are one
> thing, and that years are another--but if one changes the oil regularly
> and performs other routine maintenance...how long will the engine last?
>
> Mine has about 95k miles on the clock.
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.
>

--
Neil n

65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly  http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp

'88 Slate Blue Westy to be named.

'81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"  http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group:

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines