Date:         Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:54:15 -0400
Reply-To:     Maynard Southard <echomhs@gis.net>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Maynard Southard <echomhs@gis.net>
Subject:      Re: regards from cancun
Comments: cc: moreno@caribe.net.mx
In-Reply-To:  <200104261802.OAA04391@mx03.gis.net>

Hector:
Try the Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com .

I've gotten many parts for my Westy Diesel there.  They have the Bentley
manual also.  Good Luck!

Maynard
'82 Westy Diesel "Reinhardt"
'93 EV GL "Klinger"
'00 Golf GLS TDI "WooHoo"
'84 Jetta GL TD "Donor"


> -----Original Message-----
> Date:    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 08:09:54 -0600
> From:    Hector Moreno <moreno@caribe.net.mx>
> Subject: regards from cancun
>
> Hello everyone,
> I have had my '86 crewcab diesel for three weeks now, it had been
> sitting four years under an almond tree, it was left here by
> it's former
> owner  a german chef who use to have a restaurant here. is a unique
> piece here in mexico and therefore service will be not easy to get. I
> guess I need to sharpen my mecanic skills.
> I replaced the battery , and the alternator and water pump belts  (not
> the timing belt which I didn't dare to change but it needs to be
> replaced), filters changed, I want to drain and replace the antifreeze
> coolant and I have no Idea where to drain it properly from?
> It has a grinding-squeeking noise when shifting to theird and fourth
> gear. first and secord gear are not easy to find either.
> there is a hole open behind the engine on the case attached
> next to it.
> I placed some ducktape to prevent any gravel or dirt to go into it.
> the emergency break does not work the cable is broken.
> does someone know a reliable parts and manual store?
> thanks you all.