All of my vans have been gas and I have been content enough not to undertake a
transplant.  I admire those of you who have worked through the pain as it is a
test of many talents. Kind of that "underdog" feeling I used to get racing a '68
beetle against american 4cyclinders.  Sometimes its extra work, but is sure
satisfing when things finally come together.  BTW, I do drive a oil burner bunny
and I love it.
Mark

GMBulley wrote:

> In a message dated 98-05-19 01:38:35 EDT, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes:
>
> << that's why they spell it DIE sel...  ;<) >>
>
> Ya know, it's funny to hear y'all gasoline-burners picking on compression
> ignition motors. I am forced to beleive that these somewhat derogatory
> comments result from limited knowledge of Diesels, perhaps limited to VW
> 1.4/1.6 diesels, the worst of the lot.
>
> I won't rehash all of the advantages of a compression ignition motor, and the
> dis-advantages of a complicated, in-effiecient gasoline-buring motor; we did
> that a couple of months ago.
>
> Instead, let the evidence speak for itself. Wherever educated designers must
> find a power system with completely bullet-proof reliability, unbelievable
> longevity, top-notch effieciency, compact mighty power, and low cost ease of
> maintenance they ALWAYS, ALWAYS choose a Diesel.
>
> Long haul and short haul trucks
> Paramedic vans
> Cattleman's trucks
> Ocean-going pleasure yachts, and large ships
> Railroad locomotives
> Hospital and factory generators
> Emergency pumps
> Fire-fighting equipment
> Earth-moving & roadbuilding equipment
> Military tanks, armor, & other vehicles
> Enduring Luxury/Touring cars (Volvo, Mercedes, etc.)
>
> Most of you are imaginative, creative, educated, and somewhat quirky people,
> or else you wouldn't drive a VW. It doesn't take a great deal of discussion to
> convince you of the merits of the Westfalia Camper, despite its vast
> differences (inadaquacies?) from a 31-foot Winnabago. Why is it difficult for
> you to see the clear advantages of this motor. (A rhetorical question, please,
> no need for reply).
>
> So, if you please, enjoy your ribbing and giggling about the compression
> ignition motor. Believe, if you like, that your gasoline-burning motor is
> "best". The folks who need "The Best" in a motor, choose Diesel.
>
> gmbulley
> cary, nc