Date:         Fri, 15 Feb 2002 07:52:37 -0700
Reply-To:     Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Sean Garrett <SEAN.GARRETT@ASU.EDU>
Subject:      My 1981 again
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Ha, I discover new things everyday on this van. This morning I noticed my
dash clock light came on (it has been off since I got it on the road). So
now my whole dash is lighted. Also my left turn signal seems to not blink
sometimes but is getting better everyday. I think there might be some dust
on the contacts working its way out.

Also I noticed that the wipers have a delay on them... I cant believe that
this was standard for a 1981 vintage vehicle... WOW.

I believe that the PO gave it so much bad karma from letting it fall into
disrepair that my caring touch (and unquestionable desire to throw large
sums of money at it) have turned into a self healing vehicle ;-)

So now I am embarking on restoring the interior. I just replaced all the
utility outlets on the outside. Plugged in the fridge to 120v and it seems
to work (fins started getting cold) but it makes a sound (which continued
for about 10 minutes after I cut off power to it). The sound goes like
this...     KaaaLunk........KaaaLunk.....KaaaLunk....  repeating softly.

I cannot test it on LP yet due to difficulties finding a new regulator.

Also cannot get the drivers door to close properly, it bounces back out to
the 2cd notch on the latch (even with all windows down. This IS a adjustment
issue. I just don't know what to adjust 1st, the strike plate or the latch
mechanism.





Sean Garrett
Technical Support Analyst Sr.
Information Technology
Arizona State University East
sean.garrett@asu.edu
480.727.1158