Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:44:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Kim G <ppg1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kim G <ppg1@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      how many and how much
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How many miles?  good question....The odometer was stuck at 78,000 when I
bought my 85GL from auto import VW dealership in Brainerd, MN, for $2800, in
1994.  Then I fixed the odometer in 1995, and it has been  stuck at 87,000
ever since.  My van is rust free, but I drive it a lot so it has some dents
and dings. I drive it a lot in the summer, but not in the winter and I try
to take care of it, because vanagons are neato, and not easily replaceable.
any problems?  surprisingly, not really.  I drove for three years without
doing anything to it other than adding some ford ranger rear view mirrors,
because for some reason there was no mirrors on it when I bought it.  Then I
got a head gasket leak, and fixed it, and up until this spring, I never did
anything but change the oil after every 2 to 3 road trips, and basic stuff
like brake pads and plugs, etc.   This spring Bessie got a lot of work done,
including new AFM, plugs, cap and rotor, idle air stabilizer, new shocks all
around, clean grounds, CV joints, all new exhaust, fresh brake fluid, fuel
pressure reg, fuel pump, and new fuel lines.  I think thats about it, but
what a great vehicle!   It's great to be able to fix it myself, and to know
how and why it works like it does(most of the time anyways!)
thanks once again to the list for all the advice.  Now I am able to keep my
van running for many more happy summers of fun.
bye,
Kim
85GL

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