Date:         Sat, 8 Sep 2001 09:09:29 -0700
Reply-To:     Casa Gofastica motorcycle service <DBingham@CASAGOFASTICA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Casa Gofastica motorcycle service <DBingham@CASAGOFASTICA.COM>
Subject:      84 Camper with auto trans.
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I have the opportunity to buy an 84 Westy with and auto trans. The Van has
been stored
more of its life than driven. I think it has 30,000 on it. The last time it
was ran was 2 years
ago. My dad charged the battery and it started right up and drove fine. I
have not seen
or driven it yet. The van belongs to a friend of his.
Right now I drive an 86 GL with 4 speed.
Here are my questions:

How much slower is the auto trans.?
How about hills?
Can I still pull a trailer? (small motorcycle trailer)
Will the auto trans be able to cope with the added power if I do
an inline 4 conversion? How about a somewhat hot rodded inline 4?

I have some westy specific questions too:

What things in a westy don't store well?
Will the fridge need servicing after sitting for at least 2 years?
Are there anythings I should look out for with the propane and water tanks?
Do they all have propane tanks?
What if I wanted to remove the camping stuff like the fridge, stove, and
sink?
Will doing this leave a big blank spot in the carpet and interior trim?

Thanks to all of you who replied to my Exhaust and O2 sensor questions. I am
moving this
week form Idaho to Bend Oregon. As soon as I get there I will put the Bus
Depot cheap
3 wire sensor in.
David