Date:         Sat, 28 Dec 2002 15:47:33 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: newbie questions
Comments: To: davidmilward@BIGFOOT.COM
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http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/shapingup.htm

Hope this helps


On Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:07:02 -0000 David Milward
<davidmilward@BIGFOOT.COM> writes:
> Hi,
>
> I am new to this list - so hello everybody...
>
> I bought an '84 Vanagon (UK Transporter) 1588 diesel in september,
> with
> (supposedly) 99k and a UK MOT, and I was wanting to get some
> suggestions
> on what I should check out/replace in order to ensure I have a
> sound
> vehicle and don't get expensive repairs in the future!
>
> So far I have done:
> -water pipes (changed the rotting metal ones for the plastic ones)
> -heater matrix
> -new fuel tank (in place of rotting one)
> -engine oil flush & change
> -brakes (checked - seem ok)
> -cam belt (with help of a a mechanic friend), timing etc
>
> I am defintately an amateur mechanic, so please be gentle. I was
> thinking maybe changing the oil in the gearbox/differential,
> possibly
> for the first time in its life? One issue it has is that the
> limited
> slip diff, in my opinion at least, grinds too much on corners and
> especially when the transmission has warmed-up - and I believe it
> is
> getting worse as well. I find myself avoiding any kind of
> acceleration
> around corners, or even cornering with the clutch pushed in - it
> makes
> me wince otherwise!!
>  I also have a leaky crank shaft oil seal (at the 'cam belt end' of
> the
> engine). I am putting this repair off, as I think it is too hard to
> do
> myself, and its going to cost I am sure. Also, how do I know if the
> oil
> seals are leaking at the other end?/is it important?
>
> I live in South Bucks, England, so to any one local I would be
> interested in exchanging parts/advice etc.
>
> regards - and seasons greetings!
>
> David Milward.
>
>

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