Hello John,

At 03:44 PM 12/09/99 -0400, you wrote:
>
>BJORN,
>
>1) How much "more lasting" than 280,000 clicks do you expect ?
>
I am not complaining, actually I am proud of the right maintenance.

>2) The Digifant control module would need special information like a   
>"MAP" sensor to accurately fuel a turbo-charged engine.
>
Where could I get information about something like this?

>3) I can think of no better way to shorten the life of a wasserboxer   
>than to add the stresses and peak thermal loads associated with   
>turbo-charging. Leave the turbo for Porsches & diesels !
>
I do not want to install a turbocharger because of potential piston
problems due to a lack of cooling. A compressor or intake fan will add cold
air pressure (not hot like a turbocharger) and I just want to help on the
intake to generate a bit more power as well as accommodate for altitude
differences. 

>4) I would be very worried about reusing pistons that had high force   
>applied during removal - I agree that VW tools are expensive but they   
>are specified to protect components to be reused from forces that can   
>weaken or distort their integrity.
>
I agree, that's why I am proud to use a $1 tool (3/4 6inch bolt complete
with nut) which does the job. I forgot to mention that the pistons were
braced by two small pieces of wood wedged between piston and housing during
pin removal. This is something even VW does not do. (Note: the supporting
wood scraps are not included in my cost calculation :)  ) Anyone is free to
buy the appropriate VW tool which will cost ya $$ ... :(

Cheers, 

Bj�rn
Bj�rn Ratjen
Mill Bay, B.C.

1987 Vanagon est alia (self camperized)
1978 VW Bulli (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD Wagon (hers)
1970 VW Beetle (son's)