air or water? that is the question.

Post by **Andyvandy** » 18 Aug 2006, 16:17

I have a 1.9TD and it is great to drive and very relaible - AAZ Golf engine

Andy

Post by **mabelthebus** » 18 Aug 2006, 17:16

do they jack the insurance up much because the bus has been modified with that engine?
What does it do to the galon, they do 60 odd to the g in a golf, don't they??

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 19 Aug 2006, 16:47

were you going to tell the insurance company then??

Post by **mabelthebus** » 19 Aug 2006, 16:56

The buggers are so snide these days they probably can access the dvla's v5 records.

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 20 Aug 2006, 06:01

yes but if you dont tell the dvla you put a 1.9 in, then they wont know. i suppose that if the mot tester spots a turbo on it (or hears it whistling) he may say something, just put a non turbo in, its loads cheaper.

Post by **badger** » 20 Aug 2006, 06:38

getting to your destination with an Aircooled engine gives you a sense of achievement; whereas with a watercooled you just get there a damn sight quicker!

Post by **mabelthebus** » 20 Aug 2006, 09:09

He..He

verry good Badger. You should write a book "Zen and the art of air-cooled motoring"...

Post by **KarlT** » 20 Aug 2006, 19:21

I hear what you're say but.............

A good 2 ltr Aircooled has got a lot less things to go wrong (ie pumps, rads, hoses)and a lot more basic for home maintenance.

I have had both and at the moment watercooled, which does give you much more of those mod cons (ie heating) but there'll always be a place in my heart for those old things!

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 21 Aug 2006, 06:21

forget Aircooled, its far too modern, you could get a good steam power conversion if you like your history nostalgia, fred nibnah swears by them. get one with a towbar for your coal storage trailer.
i wonder why they dont put air cooled engines in anything made today??

Website · Post by **CovKid** » 21 Aug 2006, 08:06

Because theres a finite limit in making them efficient. This is why VW during the 70s petrol crisis suddenly started producing water cooled vehicles. As said here. the Aircooled lump is a wonderful piece of engineering and simple - like the Beetle with just one clock dial.

Fact is you can bore them up, whack on all kinds of gadgets but improving petrol consumption isn't so easy. I LOVE the Aircooled engine - always have but watercooled ones generally suffer less from elevated temperatures and are more efficient.

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 21 Aug 2006, 09:39

i bet by the way you describe the air cooler, you own one.

its just a hitch !!!!! i dunno maybe i just dont get the air thing, i know a cult status has grew up, but there is also a austin allegro fan club!! ive also got a 1.6 a/c bay window, and we had a 73 beetle at the same time, but when it comes to long distance we go in the 1.9d t25, or me missus little 06 peugeot (watercooled) technology.

. me lambretta is aircool but you have to ride em with your hand over the clutch waiting for it to seize. new bikes are = yep watercooled.. ner ner..

Post by **KarlT** » 21 Aug 2006, 19:16

"WEAZLECHIN" wrote:i bet by the way you describe the air cooler, you own one. its just a hitch !!!!! i dunno maybe i just dont get the air thing, i know a cult status has grew up, but there is also a austin allegro fan club!! ive also got a 1.6 a/c bay window, and we had a 73 beetle at the same time, but when it comes to long distance we go in the 1.9d t25, or me missus little 06 peugeot (watercooled) technology. . me lambretta is aircool but you have to ride em with your hand over the clutch waiting for it to seize. new bikes are = yep watercooled.. ner ner..

So what are you saying?

Post by **"WEAZLECHIN"** » 21 Aug 2006, 19:39

did i mention i had a 2l Aircooled leisuredrive crusader t25 once. not too bad apart from no heating and guzzling juice, see

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