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Subject:Re: My new camper!!!
From:Mike Catlin
Date:Thu, 24 Jun 1999 18:17:16 -0700

Javier Saenz wrote:

> ...I  have purchased a new camper.  This does
> have the original diesel TDI engine installed.  It is a 1982 model.  I am
> noticing no great amount of power and fuel MPG of only about 25MPG.  Is this
> what is supposed to be?

Are you sure it is a diesel TDI?  A 1982 Vanagon camper with its original diesel
IDI engine probably would get about 25 MPG, especially if worn, and you most
certainly would not notice a great amount of power.

Mike <mjcatlin@pacbell.net>
'82 Vanagon diesel

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