Date: Tue, 27 Aug 2002 05:22:27 -0400
Reply-To: Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
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From: Vanagon man <vgonman@MSN.COM>
Subject: Re: Cheap Westy in OKC- UPDATE
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First of all, get the FI system off another bus and install it. That Weber
progressive will never run right. I would consider at minimum a rebuild on
it in short order, and Pertronix to replace the points. As to the
transmission, I would get a new rebuild. If you buy a used one, you will be
in the same shape in the future.
Adam P
81 Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
75 Campmobile "for sale'
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jon Joyce" <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: Cheap Westy in OKC- UPDATE
> Okay, so I went to check the bus ('81 Westfalia non-propane, aircooled)
out
> in person tonight, and yes, it now belongs to me. I just couln't pass up a
> $600 Westy (even if third and fourth gears are non-op). Cosmetically, it's
> quite nice. Only a few minor dings and scuffs, and it looks like it should
> be very presentable with a good bath and a coat of polish. Being an
Oklahoma
> bus, there is ZERO rust. All the interior bits and accessories are where
> they should be, and seem to be in good shape. The top canvas is in perfect
> condition as well, and all of the electrical seems to be in working order.
>
> Engine-wise, the bus hasn't been used in over a year, so there are some
> issues. It actually fired right up and idled reasonably well (it's in need
> of a new muffler), but it immediately began to cut out and lose power
under
> load. Even at part throttle, the motor flat spots and runs erratically.
Let
> off, and it returns to normal idle. I didn't notice any smoke beyond a
small
> puff at startup, and there were no discernably uncomfortable noises
(lifters
> etc). I took it for a lurching spin around the yard, but it did not want
to
> make enough power to accelerate beyong first gear. Could this be something
> as simple as a clogged fuel filter from sitting? My '81 transporter has a
> Weber conversion, so I'm not familiar with the FI system on the type IV. I
> do have the Bentley manual, so that should help. Any advice as to where I
> should start searching out the gremlins? I can't wait to start rehab-ing
my
> new purchase, so any advice would be much appreciated. TIA-
>
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