Date:         Sun, 8 Oct 2006 19:41:36 -0700
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
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From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: UPDATED -- Advice on a 90 GL...
Comments: To: John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM>
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Congratulations!  There are some good Vanagon finds in
Virginia, are there not?

Stephen

--- John Runberg <jrunberg@MAC.COM> wrote:

> Went to look this afternoon and things were pretty
> good. Could use objective opinions from anyone who
> has them.
>
> Details:
> - All records from owner available and looked at.
> Some from owner before that.
> - 25k on GEX rebuild (done in 2000). Owner has not
> had any problems from engine.
> - Owner had major cooling issues which he went to
> the stealer to fix. Radiator was flushed, system
> bled multiple times, problem kept returning.
> SOLUTION happened when another mechanic noticed that
> a hose connecting to the hardlines under the van was
> loose. No more problem.
> - No leaks, stains or smoke.
> - Seam rust appearing in two places. Rock chips. Two
> or three areas of rust coming through thin paint.
> Will need immediate attending to.
> - doors and windows work well. Power mirros in-op.
> Slider very smooth.
> - runs GREAT -- better in fact than any Vanagon I've
> driven before. Tight smooth gearshift.
> - Interior has seen better days and will prob need
> replaced. Chris -- how much for a Carat interior
> (seats, carpet and table panel only???)
>
> Here's some pics of her:
> http://tinyurl.com/npvpn
>
> I think it's a given that I'm going to get her.
> Besides it's electrical issue, the Westy just runs
> too well :)
>
> john
>


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