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Subject:Re: ~Flaming DIEsels~ Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl ...
From:KBatzler
Date:Sat, 16 Jan 1999 19:18:44 -0800

>chris says,
>"turbocharger life is cut in half, when not intercooled."

What???????  Sorry do disagree.....the turbochargers life is only affect by
its bearings.  Later model turbochargers are water-cooled to prevent the oil
from "coking" in the bearings.
Karl Batzler
84 Vanagon
87 Audi 5000 S