In a message dated 10/22/98 2:17:13 PM, dave@V-DUB.MUSA.COM wrote:

<<    Today I purchased a Clean Air Act air intake system from MSDS

(www.msdsinc.com) for my soon to be rebuilt 2.1 L Wasserboxer.  Along with

the intake system I bought stainless steel brake lines and some stone guards

(the ones on the MSDS smallblock crewcab Vanagon). >>

Hey Dave,
who's doing the rebuilt. How many miles did it have before it went into the
shop? Was the rebuilt expensive, and why did you have to get a new MSDS. Is
that a state mandatory change?

I purchase my 87 Syncro GL early this year. It now has 165,000 highway miles
on it. The original owner had the engine rebuilt by VW at around 115,000
miles. I'm a little nervous about having so many miles,  I'm hoping that the
VW rebuilt engine will give me another 30,000 miles before I have to rebuild
it again. (how many times can an engine be rebuilt?)I hear that a VW rebuilt
is a good way to go??? Anyway. . ., I love the box and I'm stuck with it for
good or bad. (like I have a choice)

On that same subject, does anyone know if it's better for an engine to put an
additive to the oil (The stuff that claims to help cold start wear)?
Thanks
DAN