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Date:         Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:52:55 -0700
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Used Van Need help
Comments: To: dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET
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Hot damn! Dennis choke that seller down to the last penny. This is a used Vanagon? Right? Anything above about 135 psi is uncommon on these things.

Stan Wilder

On Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400 Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET> writes: > With those compression numbers, a leak down test is definitely in > order. > > Dennis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On > Behalf > Of rmstewart@mac.com > Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 5:01 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Used Van Need help > > Hey everyone, > > Just got the report from the Mechanic in Florida, the van sounds to > be > in > good shape. > > Here the numbers from the compression test, the mechanic says the > numbers > are excellent for the vanšs age and mileage of 150K, herešs what he > said > in > the positive: > > Engine Compression # > 125/130/130/130 > > Shifts very smooth, like new. > > Engine is rock solid, no leaks, gasket problems, no evidence of oil > or > coolant leaks. > > Shocks are good, looked like they have been replaced. > > Tires good life 60% or more life left, spare is full size tire, > decent > tread > needs air. > > > The Bad: > > Problems found: > > Lic. Plate bulb out > > Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing > > Right passenger side window motor not working > > Tail pipe rusted out 8˛ piece > > Rear hatch lifters need replacement > > AC Needs recharging, blows cool but not cold. R12 he believes > > Cost Estimate for parts and labor repair $400-500 dollars > > Is the price for the repairs to high? > > Thanks Robert > NYC > >

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