Date:         Mon, 21 Aug 2006 18:57:03 -0400
Reply-To:     Robert Bachman <bobach@VERIZON.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Robert Bachman <bobach@VERIZON.NET>
Subject:      86 Vanagon - New Owner - A few Questions.
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Hello to folks on the list.

I'm in Michigan but the van grew up in Florida and only came up here last year.
The body is rust free but the interior shows twenty years of Florida sun and
owner neglect. 84k on the odometer  but a carfax says the van was sold at
auction back in '89 with a "not actual mileage" on the title.

I purchased the '86 Vanagon last week with a number of problems. The biggest
is a bad clutch. I have searched the archives and downloaded the procedure for
the replacement. I am not clear on the front seal behind the flywheel and the
"shims" mentioned. Would someone clarify the shims? I know they control
end play in the crank.

The  "OXS" red light on the dash is on. ???

I pulled the plugs and have 165 lbs compression on the right side and
180 lbs on the left.

I have no owner's manual.

Are the CD manuals available on ebay usable? $10 shipped. I hate to
pop for a printed manual
until I decide if I will keep this beast.

Recommendations on oil, filters, plugs, trans oil, etc.

Thanks for any help.

Bob