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Subject:Re: My new camper!!!
From:Per Lindgren
Date:Wed, 7 Jul 1999 19:55:39 +0200

What is wrong with Gerry these days? This message came to my mail box today, it
was sent June 24th!!! Even airmail is faster! I thought Email was lightning
quick? Surely, Gerry cant be that ill!

PerL

Javier Saenz wrote:

> Hello amigos,
>     I am pleased to announce that 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?  I know now not to put gasoline in this motor, like
> my old one.  I gave up on the trailer project as is was to unstable at
> freeway speeds.
>    Is this the motor that I can use corn oil if I run out of diesel? Also,
> it smokes quite a bit and when climbing hills laeves a good trail behind
> angering many other motorists.  Most noted when I climb through the
> mountains heading east on I-5 from San Diego.  Does anyone else's diesel
> smoke like this on long climbs?
>
> Thank You,
>
> Javier
>
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