Date:         Mon, 19 Aug 2002 14:21:52 EDT
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From:         Joseph Angrisani <JOE65@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Hello World! - 1984 Westfalia in Colorado
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Hi Everybody,

I'm Joe Angrisani, and I'm the proud new third owner of a 1984 Westfalia.  I
live in Morrison, CO, just SW of Denver, and I'm new to the world of Westies
(though a life-long German car owner).  I've had my Westfalia about a week
and a half, and I think I'm finally done finding little compartments.

I had to replace the driver's window regulator, the tailgate struts and the
rear heater core (all of which I knew of before the purchase), and I threw a
real German-parts tune-up on it as well.  During the tune-up I discovered an
oil-soaked, cracked intake boot and a gushing o-ring at the base of the
breather housing, both of which I replaced as well.  No great surprises so
far, except for one good one: my 185,000 mile 1.9L blew 110ppmHC and 0.38%CO
at my E-Test.

I removed the seats and curtains and some cabinets and gave the old girl a
proper cleaning down to the unibody.  Wouldn't you know it!....there was an
awesome camper under 19 years of crud!  The stove, water and fridge all work
(well, I haven't tried the fridge yet on propane), and with the exception of
a front table leg, my Westy appears to be 100% complete.

I am currently reading through the archives and I'm finding many answers to
my many questions - What A Resource!!  My current plans include adding a
house battery and improving the lighting and electrical systems inside.

Happy Trails.....
    Joe in CO