Vanadiesel@aol.com wrote:
>
> Hi Larry,
>         So let me get this straight. You have a Diesel Westy with the stock 1.6L.
> When you say a 12% speedo error you mean you are going 67mph when the speedo
> says 60mph (60x12%=7.2)? And the big question, does your Westy go 67mph (on
> the flat)?? Or if not how close does it come?
>         If this is true, I'll sell me 14" tires and buy some used 15" tires, take the
> rims to my local VW junkyard and trade for 15" ones all for an overall minimal
> cash outlay. Sounds to good to be true. Hope I'm wrong!

Michael,
Sorry to get you so shook up. No, the engine is not stock. A stock
diesel Westy will not do 67mph even if you drive it off a cliff. (Safety
feature?) I swapped in an '86 Jetta 1.8, and it will cruise all day at
75mph (actual) returning a solid 20mpg. Gives a BIG thrill as the speedo
says about 85mph! I'm looking for a good Audi 2.0L to have on hand when
the Jetta gets tired.
Larry
'82 diesel->Jetta Westy "Wild Westy"