Date:         Thu, 11 Sep 2003 05:28:20 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <j_rodgers@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: '89 Vanagon GL Diagnostic Challenge
Comments: To: Trevor Barran <T@TCKB.COM>
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Trevor Barran wrote:

>Intended Action: Replace clutch assembly; replace flywheel
>
Replacement of the flywheel may not be necessary. Most often a simple
machining to give it a true surface is all that is necessary. New clutch
assembly would be a good thing. Be sure to install a new "clutch seal"
or by another name "flywheel seal" or by another name "main bearing seal".

>[2] LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING:
>
>
First try changing oil to a good 20W50 wt Dino oil or 15W50 Mobil 1
synthetic (my choice) and install a Mahle or Mann oil filter. Chances ae
the oil problem will go away. Be sure and install a new copper crush
gasket under the head of the drain plug. This a lot cheaper than
changing out the oil pump if it is not necessary.

>----
>
>[3] LOSS OF POWER WITH HIGHWAY DRIVING
>
>Intended Action: Replace Fuel Filter (already tried using a sediment remover
>in gas - helped reduce problem)
>
Good place to start.

>[4] Observed slow leak of 'green stuff' from valve covers
>My Diagnosis: Please, oh please let this just be the valve cover gaskets --
>engine supposedly had heads done within past year.
>Intended action: Replace valve covers and gaskets.
>
>Is the "Green Stuff" your coolant in the overflow tank? If so, there is bad news for you. Sorry!
>
>

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver