Date: Wed, 18 Oct 2000 10:36:38 -0700
Reply-To: Chris Fall <fall@CNS.NYU.EDU>
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From: Chris Fall <fall@CNS.NYU.EDU>
Subject: want an 83.5 Westy?
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Anyone know of someone shopping for an 83.5 vanagon?
I've just moved from California to New York city. I had illusions of trying
to keep it, but there it no way. It is currently in Alexandria, VA. It is in
pretty good shape, and made the trip across the US flawlessly this summer.
Specifics:
White
83.5 Water Cooled
Power Nothing
CD player
Full Camper (everything works great)
Capn's Chairs
hitch with great hitch mounted mike rack
I keep it really clean inside.
Recent Stuff (last 6 mos)
new heads, both sides
new water pump, clutch etc when engine work was done
new shocks and tires (8 ply) all around
new windshield
Known problems:
-there is a minor dent on the panel below the windshield
-there is very minor seam rust below the camper outlet panel
-typical small scrapes/scratches around the car
-front bumper in great shape, rear not as good but ok
-slight oil leak from engine - not sure where from but not main
seal.(haven't had time to figure it out)
-also, vehicle uses about 1qt oil/1K miles. oil usage increased with
increased compression as a result of new heads. hasn't been a problem for
me
-probably needs a new starter. every once and a while I have to rap on it
(the starter) with a wrench.
-the rear heater core hose connection seems to be leaking. you guys know all
about this. I'm probably going to bypass it this weekend when I am down for
a visit.
I really have fallen in love with this vehicle. It is my first and I hope to
get another when I move to a place where I can use or even park it. I bought
it with head probs, knowing that it needed work. The engine was a factory
rebuild w/ 80K and the tranny had been rebuilt about 20K before I got it in
San Francisco. I had the usual problems getting everything right, but it is
now quite reliable. I'm hoping to get around $5K for it. Let me know if you
know anyone interested
PS - I'm going to be in the DC area this thurs through sat if someone wants
to see it and talk to me.
try me at 917 868 7014 and we can try to set something up
Chris Fall
fall@cns.nyu.edu
