Date:         Thu, 16 Oct 2003 20:48:26 -0300
Reply-To:     hosel <hosel@QUIK.COM>
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From:         hosel <hosel@QUIK.COM>
Subject:      general info input
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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