> I have compiled a list of unusually COMMON problems > that have shown up in our beloved Vanagons. > I'm not including regular maintenance items > like brakes, or light bulbs after 100,000 miles. > These are problems I have seen in a lot of Vanagons > that are regular premature problem. I am looking > for suggestions to add to this list. Here is what I > have so far: 2-25-2002 2.1s throw conrods (due to seizing big-ends?) Aircon housing dropping Aircon connectors in pillars melt-down Transmission failures (pressed-together gears etc) Slider outer handle breaking (early models) Window moldings (chrome) turning ghastly dull yellowish Slider top roller rattling Window-winder handles breaking Plastic headlight adjusters break Licenseplatelight-holder clips break, allowing light units to dangle Electric-window winder failures |
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