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Date:         Sat, 4 Sep 2004 20:30:09 -0400
Reply-To:     Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Cory Sammons <slagskot@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Preventative Maintenance: WWYD? 84 Vanagon
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <413A1A4E.7080901@adelphia.net>
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On 9/4/04 3:41 PM, "Rocket J Squirrel" <j.michael.elliott@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote:

> Okay, here's the scenario: a 1984 Vanagon Westy WBX with auto tranny. > 64,000 miles on the clock. > > Known Issues: transmission slips between gears, CV joints worn, gas tank > leaks when full. One or more lifter likes to rattle when it has not been > driven for a few days. > > No other known issues. No coolant leaks. Brakes and lighting all worked > on by local VW shop. Just drove it 800 miles and it didn't use much oil. > > Work Done (so far): CV joints/boots replaced. > > Upcoming Work: Transmission to be looked at, gas tank bits to be > replaced to stop leaks, fuel lines all to be replaced. > > Goal: I'd like suggestions on what I should inspect or do to catch major > problems ahead of time so I won't worry about them on a camping trip. > > Some stuff I maybe can do myself. I have a small collection of tools, > and have taken the engine out of my 71 Type 2 and have worked on it, but > don't think I want to tackle the Vanagon's engine. So some stuff -- > like pull the heads to check gaskets (if recommended) will be left to > the professionals. > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race. > KG6RCR > I have to say that from my experience, other than the absolute necessities like oil changes, belts etc, I firmly believe in the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" when it comes to my van. So often I find that bolts are rusted etc and I end up destroying 2 or 3 parts to replace one suspect part. I would just carry spares of those parts that are suspect and would leave you dead in the water - fuel pump, accelerator cable, belts and the like. M2CW Cory Sammons 84 Westy 99 New Beetle Gardiner, NY


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