[Vwdiesel] Air cooled gas VW's versus Diesel VW's

[jon]

Well, I am a bit biased, since I own two Diesel VWs (1.9NA Vanagon, 
and 1.6NA Westy) (and two Diesel Mercedes, as well), but the Diesels win 
hands down.

Why?

1980's vintage aircooled Gas Westy: 20ish MPG
1980's vintage  Diesel Westy (1.6): 30ish MPG

Yes, the diesel is slow.

Diesel VWs can (and do) run on veggie oil. 

The Diesel engines (with proper maintenance and driving hbaits) last 
longer than Air Cooled engine. Yes, a new Diesel engine does cost more.

And, there is no "hocus pocus" in the Diesel engines like AFM, K-Jetronic, 
O2 sensors, Temp II sensor, etc etc etc. (Yes, I have lots of Type IV 
engine experience). Oh yeah, and no sucked valve seats.

IMHO

Flame on....

Jon

On Tue, 6 Apr 2004 Libbybapa at wmconnect.com wrote:

> Just thought I'd raise a little trouble.  Anyone care to post their opinions? 
>  Which is better and why, aircooled gas or diesel?  Probably not an unbiased 
> group, but what the heck, just thought I'd ask?
> Andrew
> P.S. Try to keep it objective/civil.
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