Date:         Fri, 13 Sep 2002 09:56:56 -0600
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      '87 Syncro Westy (TIICO)
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I'm in full possession of this new acquisition and all it's pieces. I was
given a 4-bike trailer-hitch-type bike carrier, Thule Summit top "box" (7+
ft. long), Thule roof rack. The TIICO has been in 18 mo. and has about 5K on
it. Total of 90K mi. The '91 Westy I had had the full electric compliment
and this has manual, which I like the simplicity and reliability of. Just
for reference purposes for anyone looking at getting one in your area, I
paid $15K.

Needs: shocks and the a/c clutch bearing is noisy. All systems and internal
camper parts work well. I'm finding out just how specific the front shock
mfg options are. Looks like a $400.00+ investment at this point. Maybe even
Syncro springs all-round.

Question: has anyone changed the front shocks? Can I do it without a spring
compressor, but use a small hydraulic jack under the lower control arm to
"hold" things in place while removing the shock?

This appears to be a van that can cruise on long trips at pretty high speed
with ease. On my trips to work I cruise at 80 mph at 4200 rpm, 2100 rpm
below redline. And any thoughts about switching to synthetic oil and what
viscosity. Thinking 10-40 seems about right, but???
Thanks for any comments or help.

Bob Stevens

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