Date:         Sat, 17 May 2003 10:20:19 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: NewOwnerQuestions
Comments: To: BPAULTR3@AOL.COM
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Have you tried running the fridge on 110V for a few hours first?
Fridge is not hard to remove, just be careful with the flex tubes that go to the
outside vent.
The instrument pod cover has two indentations at the front, below the windshield. Pull
up there.
Swivel the pass. seat 180 degrees so it is facing rear and then slide all the way
forward. Should not have to remove it to open the battery compartment.
There is the Bentley Factory Repair Manual and the Haynes Manual, both available from
The Bus Depot. The first is expensive but complete, the other is more user friendly
but doesn't cover the camper.
I will be passing your way the week of June 9th, camping in the Jemez Mtns. on the way
to Colorado.
Jerry
'90 Westy in Arizona
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Paul" <BPAULTR3@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 9:33 AM
Subject: NewOwnerQuestions


> Hello All;  New to the list with an 84 watercooled.  Having the typical
> problems getting the fridge to light on propane.  Have read the advice on the
> Vanagon list and tried the blowing in the drain hole bit last night, to no
> avail.  Intend to blast in it with the compressor later today.  I'm thinking
> I might need to take the fridge out.  Have downloaded the repair manual but
> would like some advice about removing the thing from the vehicle, preferrably
> without breaking something :).  Anyone done this or have a tip or two?
>
> Also, the owner's manual says the brake master cylinder is under the gauge
> cluster on the dash but I can't get the plastic cover off to look in there,
> any tips?
>
> Where's the best place to get a repair manual, are there more than one, which
> is best.
>
> On hard braking the nose dips quite a bit. is this usual?  No loss of control
> or anything but it is noticeable.
>
> I have to remove the front passenger's seat and slides completely to get at
> the battery. Is this usual?
>
> Anyone have a list of spares for long distance travel, like V belt, fuel
> filter, fuel pump?
>
> Love the thing so far. Will be heading to Mexico soon if all goes well.
>
> Bob
> Corrales NM