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I did 750,000 miles in a 72 1600 dualport superbug, 11 engine remans, 2 trannies, 3 suspension rebuilds and numerous bearing and brake replacements. Wont even mention CV joint maintenance, but I wore out a couple of splined tool bits. When the bug had a fresh engine it would pull a 3% local hill in 4th, everything stiffer had to be 45mph in 3rd which was a bit above factory redline. After 30,000 miles it was 3rd gear to pull that hill. VW said their engine was rated at 50 BHP from the factory using the approved CALI smog accessories and I know that the cooling fan/alternator took 12 dyno'ed horse to cool at redline. Any more I find gaggle to be somewhat overly optimistic
I know people who got 50mph in VW diesel pickups between Palmdale and Tehachapi, including the infamous 3% hill. One friend clamed 70 mpg, but she wasn't taken seriously.
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