Date:         Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:15:20 -0400
Reply-To:     craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      IT WORKS!!! Mostly
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Kinda. Well thanks to the mighty help of the list, a ton of luck, and
a bit of fiddling i THINK my bus is running pretty decently or at
least narrowed down to a timing issue and an exaust leak. With that
said, i need a new exaust system (so my mechanic says). I knew i
needed a muffler/tailpipe......possibly a cat (might be clogged), but
he tells me manifolds are in my future and says its time to just
replace the whole system. Problem is, A whole exaust for a 1.9 is big
bucks. Does anyone have any spare exaust components lyin around they
might want to trade for some of these amazing VW factory manuals i've
come to possess? I'll trade the whole lot.

Lastly.....one problem still exists preventing me from driving my
darling gray ghost, that lies in its inability to start when warm.
I've heard of this before, but have no idea where to start. It fires
right up, then i drive it.....then i shut it down.....and it wont
restart till it's totally cooled. I just replaced both Temp 1 and Temp
2 sensors. Fuel Pump? Fuel Pump Relay? I thought these cars were
incapable of vaporlock. Fires right up when cool.

I just put Pergo Hardwood floors in. Removed my middle seat
(permanantly), and just have to finish the trim before i deem it
gorgous. But with my full length Z bed and pergo flooring, this 5
seater is a spacious utilitarian vehicle with sleeping capabilities
and the luxuries of a high end mercedes (like headlights and
windshield wipers!). With that said, thank you....."The List", I've
enjoyed your rambles and the fun, and am glad i've found such a great
resource!

-Craig
'85GL Camperated Sunroof Van