Date:         Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:46:14 -0500
Reply-To:     k1cajun <k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM>
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From:         k1cajun <k1cajun@PIPELINE.COM>
Subject:      FS: parting out '87 Vanagon GL
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Well, after installing a new water pump last weekend, I was preparing
this morning to complete the AC repair.  I had already removed the
evaporator, and was going to replace and retrofit to R134A this
morning.  But as I was getting out my tools, I saw a puddle of coolant
under the right side of the engine compartment.  Pulled off the push rod
tube shield and saw that the head gasket is leaking.  So that's it.  I'm
not investing in a head job or new engine for this.  Glad it happened
before replacing the cracked windshield this month to pass safety
inspection.

So I'll be making parts available.

I'll be keeping the transmission, to put in my Westy since it slips out
of 4th gear on long drives.

I'll probably keep the Digifant brain since I'd like to set up a
Digitool and from what I've seen, it involves some careful soldering to
the brain unit.

Everything else is up for grabs.  AC ductwork is already down, but the
evaporator housing is cracked around the ends where it bolts to the
body.  I was going to have to make brackets to hold it up, so you
probably won't want it.  The rear bumper is dented.  Still serviceable
but not worth buying unless yours is missing.

Front seats each have problems with armrests.  Driver's right just flops
down.  Passenger's right is missing.  Middle bench seat in good shape,
including armrests.  It has the folding seat/bed in the back.  The
upholstery on that and the rear cushion is stained.

I will consider selling it complete.  The body has no rust, just a dent
at the rear end of the sliding door.  It's in New Orleans.