[Vwdiesel] Back from a trip

[Shawn Wright]

On 12 Sep 2005 at 10:56, Libbybapa at wmconnect.com <Libbybapa at wmconnect.com> wrote:

> In a message dated 9/12/05 7:04:51 AM US Mountain Standard Time, 
> h_hagar at prcn.org writes:
> 
> 
> > I have only seen one VW
> > Vanagon  (gasser)   and that---------is a lot of  load for a 1.6 L  engine
> > IMHO  ---27 miles on a US gallon ?  ---not bad.
> > 
> I get better performance than the 83-85 1.9L gasser, which in similar driving
> conditions would probably max out at about 20 MPG.  It is a big load for a
> 1.6TD, especially considering it is the complete camper package (sink, fridge,
> stove, and two double beds) but that little engine carries with style.  It
> cruises effortlessly at 70 MPH, and only the biggest hills slow it down.  I have
> not seen a hill that I couldn't climb easily at 50 MPH in 4th gear with pedal
> left over.

Sounds like I still have some tuning to do... it's early for certain, but last night I took it 
up the steepest little hill around here (at least 15%, but short), and couldn't pull it in 
2nd. I suspect the pump fuelling may be way low, and my coat hanger throttle cable 
extension may not be giving me full travel. But I would be very happy if I could 
approach the power of a 1.9L gasser.


Shawn Wright
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/~swright
'85 Jetta D 
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
 (see progress at http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels)
'82 Diesel Westy