Date:         Wed, 9 Jul 2003 09:26:29 -0600
Reply-To:     Don Spence <dspence@OANET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Don Spence <dspence@OANET.COM>
Subject:      New owner with a question or three.
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Hello
I'm a new list member and the new owner of an 83 westy (in Edmonton Alberta
Canada) who is puzzling out a few things. The vehicle is in very good
condition overall but... The temperature gauge is intermittent. Works
sometimes, didn't work yesterday. I looked it up in the bentley manual but
none of their illustrations correspond to what I have. (Temp gauge and led
in top of clock). Any hints as to where to start and what to look for
appreciated.

NOISE LEVEL ABATEMENT!  Sorry for shouting but the ambient noise level is
very high in the van. Lots of thumps and whumps over bumps.  All the
cabinetry is solid, the hatch is tight, but I get major rattles over tar
strips. It could be the rear seat/bed. Any hints on tightening or dampening
this area.

Jack/tool stowage: Where is the tool bag supposed to go? Currently on he
upper shelf inside back door but it thumps here.

Already figured I'll have to put a dish towel between the stove and stove
top when travelling as a damper.

Any other ideas on how to keep the noise level down.

TIA

Don