Date:         Sat, 8 Jun 2002 14:55:59 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Some more newbie questions
Comments: To: Jerome & Melissa Little <little@MINDSYNC.COM>
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Jerome & Melissa Little wrote:
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> Hello from the Sierra Nevada Mts.
>
> We are brand new to this list so please excuse us if we ask some silly questions. We have had our  87 vanagon for 3 days. It only has 55,000 original engine miles. It has been sitting around for years. The body and interior look brand new. So needless to say I am very excited about finally getting one. Here are a few of my questions:
>
> The A/C doesn't work. Someone suggested we change the "O" rings and recharge it. Can anyone tell me how much a repair like this should cost? I am in No. California.
>
> Also, My side view mirrors are loose. They blow in when I get on the highway. Is there a way to tighten them or do they have to be replaced? I looked in the Bentley book but no luck.
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> Does anyone know of a good mechanic in the Grass Valley/Nevada City, CA area? We are located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, about 1 hour from Sacramento.
>
> Thanks,
> Melissa and sometimes Jerome

Replace the coolant with long-life non-phosphate Prestone, Havoline, or
VW mixed with distilled water.  See Bentley or search the archives to
learn the filling/bleeding procedure.

Larry A.