Hi V guys and gals, I'm new to the list. I joined to check out details on Vanagons as I just bought a 1990 GL. A single owner who meticulously kept all the records and handled every little issue that came up owned this van. I've summarized the service records for your collective review. I'm beginning to see why I've heard that the Vangons are a high maintenance van. From my experience I believe the Germans like to over engineer. I haven't even driven the van as yet, but for my need I'm sure it'll be fine, even if a bit slow. And there always is the TDI conversion possibility in the future dream to consider? Hosel 90' Vanagaon GL 87' 300TDT MB 93' 190E, 2.3 MB 5-speed stick
1990 VANAGON - 139,457 138,200 miles Replace water pump 136,540 Misc A/C sws, fan resister 136,540 New battery 134,641 Rebuild auto transmission 131,529 Convert to 134A 117,847 Repack CV joints 112,000 Alignment - 4 wheel 106,000 Temp Sensor replaced 105,327 R/R Cylinder Heads and reseal - new brake shoes - new wheel cylinders 102,673 New water pump (1st) 91,556 Rebuild complete A/C system 83,333 New tires 76,276 New brake disks 72,750 New heater core 48,394 New A/C expansion valve, dryer |
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