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just wondering what i should be expecting to get from my van its Aircooled 2.0cc
what do you get from yours?
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Just over 20 mph is about the best you can expect. More realistically about 17 for a fully loaded camper.
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Just over 20 mph
sounds about right :rofl
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its not a diesel :rofl
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looks like a engine transplant might be happening ive just rebuilt my polo estate engine 1.9tdi so that might be a future job
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Putting a watercooled engine in an Aircooled van is a mammoth task because there's no radiator or piping to the front of the van. It would be cheaper and easier to get an lpg conversion if running costs are a big issue. Or get rid and buy a watercooled van.
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Hacksawbob wrote:
Just over 20 mph
sounds about right :rofl
Bloody auto correct! I did of course mean 20 mpg. But the former is also about right. :lol:
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ooo no i couldnt part with her,id rather put up with the 20mpg :)
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I had mine converted to gas which effectively doubles the mpg. 35-40 mpg is a lot easier to live with and the conversion paid for itself within 12 months.
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is the conversion exspensive?
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leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?

£975 + vat http://www.gasure.co.uk/salesac.htm
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leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?
Mine was just over £1k a couple of years back, might be a little dearer now.. Steve at Gasure did mine (member on here)and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly. :lol:
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meggles wrote:
leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?
Just over £1k. Steve at Gasure did mine and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly. :lol:

Try and keep up at the back Keith. :lol:
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looks like i know where the money is going when i sell the car then :?
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meggles wrote:
leebo wrote:is the conversion exspensive?
Mine was just over £1k a couple of years back, might be a little dearer now.. Steve at Gasure did mine (member on here)and it was spot on from day one with no hassle. Highly recommended. He's in Chester though, so take a brolly. :lol:
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