Date:         Wed, 9 Jul 2003 10:09:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Johnny DeVilla <johnny@JDEVILLA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Johnny DeVilla <johnny@JDEVILLA.COM>
Subject:      aircooled 81 needs some help
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Hello all...

I bought a 81 westy camper back in february, and it is now leaking oil
around the oil cooler oil filter area.
There are some strange knocks in the engine when it is cold (cam
slapping around or something i don't like to think about it much). It
starts up great drives me to the beach with no problems, super fun for
camping and my dog thinks the only reason I bought it was for her.
So I am thinking of rebuilding the motor or finding a motor and getting
this done before my gives up, I think with the above symptoms it is
just a matter of time. If anybody is in SoCal that is on the list or
knows of a good mechanic engine shop, or just a good resource for
motors, please email me.
This is my first VW so I am kinda in the dark about some things, but
would love to keep my blue van cruising down the highway.

Thanks

Johnny DeVilla
Home 323.257.1377
Cell 323 829.1399
IM Jdvlla
Email devilla@adelphia.net