In a message dated 98-07-24 12:19:10 EDT, Chris Smith wrote:

<< Although I could/can drive (cruise) at 70-85 mph in my vehicles I never do
 (typical cruising speed for me is a modest 60-65), and definitely not
 when the ambient air is 100+ AND with the AC running. For me, this spells
 trouble right around the corner, no matter how much maintenance and
 rebuilding done on the vehicle. >>

I agree with Chris. I try to stay in the happy "Green Region" of the tach.
This means cruising in the mid sixties at best. Maybe I'm just getting old and
driving that way, but I'd like to keep my engine as long as possible. Although
I haven't resurrected my AC yet, the temp gauge stays on the center of the LED
at these speeds (without AC).

Probably,  it's the influence of many years with a 72 Beetle: I keep the revs
low. Unless something is done to the bottom end, I would avoid cranking up the
RPM on any VW boxer.

Paul  89 Carat 145K