Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 13:15:11 -0400
Reply-To: jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM
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From: Jon Sykes <jon.sykes@PS.GE.COM>
Subject: Selling my 82 Diesel Vanagon ASI Camper
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I'm reluctantly selling my 82 diesel Vanagon ASI camper. I bought the
vehicle back in February as a realization of a long-term dream. I love the
van and it was to be a keeper, a hobby, a daily driver and home away from
home. I spent quite a bit of money on getting a new engine put in the
vehicle and now I'm in a bit of a predicament. I need some orthonathic
surgery and have just learnt that the price has gone up 30% since I spoke to
the surgeon last year. In short, I don't have the money. I've considered
my options and the easiest thing is to sell the camper. To tell the truth
I've not been using it as much as I thought I would, it's the middle of
summer and I'm sure someone else can better utilize it. You guys on the
Vanagon and diesel lists have been great so I'm posting the sale here.
Specs:
1982 Vanagon Diesel
170k
Beige color
'New' Factory rebuilt 1.6NA with 20k on it
ASI (Riviera?) conversion
Large rectangular pop up roof with 3 zip out 'windows'
2 burner stove, Dometic fridge, sink with tank and external hook-up. Lots
of cupboards
Electrical hookup and outlet inside
Everything is pretty much original - interior, paint, etc.
Van is is pretty good shape given it is 20 years old
All systems are go
Clean title and history (Carfax)
Van sailed through CO diesel emissions - 69 mph on the dyno
Good tires, brakes, clutch, tranny, CVs, etc.
Cooling system temp always between 1/3 and 2/3
New exhaust
New camper battery
Recent glowplugs
Known problems:
2 small dents - 1 next to the fuel filler and 1 at drivers side rear
Light surface rust in places. I sprayed any rust spots I could find with
beige rust-arresting paint. I was planning to sand and prime the areas over
the winter.
2 cracks in the windscreen not in drivers line of sight
Needs bumper 'ends'
Fuel tank will weep if it's filled to the brim (Ken at Vanagain has a kit to
fix this known problem. Even easier fix - don't fill tank to the brim)
Passenger window winder handle needs replacing
Needs a new radio aerial
Will need a new battery pretty soon
In a nutshell this is a great, reliable, economical vehicle. Amazing
design. Use it as a daily driver and for camping trips. Great vehicle for
road trips. You could even live in it! Not the fastest vehicle on the road
(!) but if you use the gears correctly and don't labor the engine it's
really not that bad. I had the choice of putting a GTi motor in it but then
decided to stay with the diesel for its longevity, reliability and fuel
economy. I considered a 1.9NA but the cost and confusion over parts put me
off. The new engine will easily see the vehicle through the next 20 years
or 170k miles with regular oil changes and good oil.
Original engine and fuel injector pump included in the sale
Camping odds and ends (including fly screen, small portable propane heater)
included
Van located in Denver, CO
Email me for lots of pictures (let me know if you have PC or Mac).
Price - I'm hoping somewhere between $3500 - $4000? Open to offers.
Thanks!
Jon
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