tony moore (tony-moore@EXCITE.COM) said on the date of 9/17/00 12:20 PM >hey volks, > >just resubbed to the list after something like a 4 year absence. i can >remember the 'pre-split' days! fell into the world of splits and loaves, but >now i'm back :-) > Welcome back! >anyway, just picked up a nice '85 westy and had some q's as my memory on >these bricks is failing :-) > >1) as with all the other vanagons i've owned, this one has the front end >"scrunch" too. i think i remember this being caused by some bushings? anyone >care to refresh my memory? > This should be the A-arm bushings on the body. Test this by spraying them down with water (or driving throught puddles!) and then listening for the scrunch. I've never had mine fixed, but I remember people mentioning lubing the bushings with something. >2) there is a 'whining' that coincides (increases and decreases) with >acceleration. the transmission doesn't effect it as it still happens when >either the clutch is depressed or completely out of gear. it doesn't seem to >adversely affect anything at this point, just annoying and it does worry me. > Might be the diff, as it still spins when the tranny is engaged. Change the tranny oil to a good synthetic. And then pray. >3) the ac compressor spins but the po says it won't hold freon for more than >a couple weeks. i'm thinking the seals have gone. anyone know of a good >supplier for a replacement? is there a better alternative to the standen? > Probably true. Time to look at a R134a conversion. I think one of the list vendors sells a kit. >4) lastly, can anyone recommend a good vanagon-sympathetic mechanic near >burbank, ca? unfortunately, work and two little girls don't allow me to >tinker as much as i used to :-) > Burbank! But it is so warm out there! Besides, the kids are great for handing you tools.
_________________________________________________________ Bob O'Shaughnessy, Columbus, OH vanagon@columbus.rr.com 99 A3 Jetta TDI 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid 11/00 Kid! 52 House |
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