In a message dated 9/16/99 6:15:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bjohns@DTX.NET
writes:

<< I am in the process of buying a 82 diesel Vanagon.  I would like
 to know how you all feel about this engine.  I have never driven
 one.  Does this engine last?  I assume it is air-cooled. Is it
 much less under powered when compared to the gas engine?
  >>

its NOT aircooled.  its watercooled inline 4 diesel. same motor as was in
diesel rabbit and such.  slooooow, but good on fuel.   yes, you can get alot
of miles out of a diesel.
chris