I've been told by a couple of places here that they don't work on "those." While the systems are little odd they are fairly simple. I think the problem stems from the fact that it is more complex than a single carb Beetle and not as complex as a truely modern wonder that figures out what is wrong for you. I find the van a whole lot easier to work on than my Accord V6. Except for oil changes the Accord goes straight to the dealer when it hiccups but I spend quality time in the driveway with the van -- and I have the knuckles to prove it. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo' '95 Honda Accord V6 - Not enough personality to name. '99 Saturn SC1 (Daughter's) - 'Shakey' on 8/15/03 11:00 PM, Automatic digest processor at LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM wrote: > > Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 22:44:56 -0500 > From: Donald Baxter <onanov@MINDSPRING.COM> > Subject: Re: Cost of Ownership > > I have NEVER figured out why mechanics are so reticent to work on > Vanagons--even at the VW dealer. This vehicle is about as simple as they > come these days. Sure the cooling system might look a bit frightening at > first--but in reality it's actually quite simple as well. > > What scares the hell out of me when I try to work on my VR6 Passat. Truly, > the Vanagon is a model of simplicity compared to that. > > Donald Baxter > Iowa City, Iowa |
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