In a message dated 98-11-06 10:00:54 EST, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM
writes:

<<  Now some of the people in the know here better think about the Auto
 trans shifting at the points for a wasserleaker and not shifting at the
 Correct RPMs for the 5Cyl exhaust manifold leaking engine.

   Anyone discuss the 40K service on the 5CYL engine?  As I recall
 "Resurfacing Exhaust Manifold" was one of the service procedures:(  NOT
 a job I want to do in a Quantum Or a Vanagon..........
  >>

never had any exhaust manifold problems on my '84 5000 turbo...owned it for
the past 10 years, and it now has 160k mi....
id say the 5cyl engine is just as reliable as the inline 4...and the 5cyl has
more hp.

chris