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My first and only rocc was a 16v, I've never even driven an 8v. My interest in them is due to their simplicity and cheapness of parts. The more power and torque will come, later.
Dan
 Decker <boisfort@myhome.net> wrote:It's amazing Larry but it seems that 90 % of the dead or dying Sciroccos on this list asking for help seem to be 16 Valves. A 16 valve has to be running if it's going to tow. Why so much down time? If one likes to run at 7000 RPM, brag horsepower and forget torque a 16 V is a great engine ( if it's running ).  Brian in Washingtonor California or anywhere else I want to go any day and every day in my little ole 79 Scirocco with a willing 8 V.----- Original Message ----- From: L F To: Allyn ; Dan Smith ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org Sent: Sunday, March 30, 2003 6:15 AMSubject: Re: OT and not OT: towing ability
Hmmm, I'd limit any 8v to occaisonal trips around the block.Towing or not.:) Larrysandiego16v----- Original Message ----- From: Allyn To: Dan Smith ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 2:59 PMSubject: Re: OT and not OT: towing ability
hmm, 8v may have a harder time, i'd limit it to 500 lbsAl ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Smith To: Allyn ; scirocco-l@scirocco.org Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:49 PMSubject: Re: OT and not OT: towing ability

Being that roccs are lower than most cars, should I stick the heavy stuff in the back of the trailer to offset the tongue weight? Even an 8v is capable of 1000lbs? I'm mainly concerned with the very long uphills when I get into the Rockies. It will be May and the last thing I want is overheating or just not having enough power. 
Dan 
 Allyn <amalventano@sc.rr.com> wrote: i would say a rocco is capable of pulling a thousand pounds or so. the thing you must avoid though is tongue weight (downward force on the hitch).Al ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Smith To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:27 PMSubject: OT and not OT: towing ability

Since renting a whole truck to move doesn't seem like a viable plan, I was thinking of renting a trailer or 2. Looking at towing with a 8v VW (most likely scirocco) and a 01 Jetta 2.0. Haven't looked up the towing limits yet but I know Allyn's Rieger can tow that parachute of a trailer with a ton of stuff in it. Granted, he doesn't have a stock 8v though... It will be all flat, highway miles until CO. Should I even be considering this as an option or is it not a good idea?

Dan



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<P>My first and only rocc was a 16v, I've never even driven an 8v. My interest in them is due to their simplicity and cheapness of parts. The more power and torque will come, later.
<P>Dan
<P>&nbsp;<B><I>Decker &lt;boisfort@myhome.net&gt;</I></B> wrote:
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<DIV><FONT size=2>It's amazing Larry but it seems that 90 % of the dead or dying Sciroccos on this list asking for help seem to be 16 Valves. A 16 valve has to be running if it's going to tow. Why so much down time? If one likes to run at 7000 RPM, brag horsepower and forget torque&nbsp;a 16 V is&nbsp;a great engine ( if it's running ).</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Brian in Washington</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>or California or anywhere else I want to go any day and every day in my little ole 79 Scirocco with a willing 8 V.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=rocco16v@netzero.net href="mailto:rocco16v@netzero.net";>L F</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=amalventano@sc.rr.com href="mailto:amalventano@sc.rr.com";>Allyn</A> ; <A title=sad_rocc@yahoo.com href="mailto:sad_rocc@yahoo.com";>Dan Smith</A> ; <A title=scirocco-l@scirocco.org href="mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org";>scirocco-l@scirocco.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, March 30, 2003 6:15 AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: OT and not OT: towing ability</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hmmm, I'd limit any 8v to occaisonal trips around the block.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Towing or not.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>:)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Larry</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>sandiego16v</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=amalventano@sc.rr.com href="mailto:amalventano@sc.rr.com";>Allyn</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=sad_rocc@yahoo.com href="mailto:sad_rocc@yahoo.com";>Dan Smith</A> ; <A title=scirocco-l@scirocco.org href="mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org";>scirocco-l@scirocco.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 29, 2003 2:59 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: OT and not OT: towing ability</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>hmm, 8v may have a harder time, i'd limit it to 500 lbs</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Al</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=sad_rocc@yahoo.com href="mailto:sad_rocc@yahoo.com";>Dan Smith</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=amalventano@sc.rr.com href="mailto:amalventano@sc.rr.com";>Allyn</A> ; <A title=scirocco-l@scirocco.org href="mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org";>scirocco-l@scirocco.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:49 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Re: OT and not OT: towing ability</DIV>
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<P>Being that roccs are lower than most cars, should I stick the heavy stuff in the back of the trailer to offset the tongue weight? Even an 8v is capable of 1000lbs? I'm mainly concerned with the very long uphills when I get into the Rockies. It will be May and the last thing I want is overheating or just not having enough power. 
<P>Dan 
<P>&nbsp;<B><I>Allyn &lt;<A href="mailto:amalventano@sc.rr.com";>amalventano@sc.rr.com</A>&gt;</I></B> wrote: 
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>i would say a rocco is capable of pulling a thousand pounds or so. the thing you must avoid though is tongue weight (downward force on the hitch).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Al</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=sad_rocc@yahoo.com href="mailto:sad_rocc@yahoo.com";>Dan Smith</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=scirocco-l@scirocco.org href="mailto:scirocco-l@scirocco.org";>scirocco-l@scirocco.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, March 29, 2003 5:27 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> OT and not OT: towing ability</DIV>
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<P>Since renting a whole truck to move doesn't seem like a viable plan, I was thinking of renting a trailer or 2. Looking at towing with a 8v VW (most likely scirocco) and a 01 Jetta 2.0. Haven't looked up the towing limits yet but I know Allyn's Rieger can tow that parachute of a trailer with a ton of stuff in it. Granted, he doesn't have a stock 8v though... It will be all flat, highway miles until CO. Should I even be considering this as an option or is it not a good idea?</P>
<P>Dan</P>
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