Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 21:16:35 -0400
Reply-To: Robert Lilley <wolfvan88@INSIGHTBB.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Lilley <wolfvan88@INSIGHTBB.COM>
Subject: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
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A sad day for me L
I have to sell my Vanagon due to a debt that I owe.
The add is on TheSamba.com
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=648090
Special List price $4400
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The main problem is the paint, the clear coat is coming off in places, roof
and the seam rust on the driver's side rear wheel well, some rust and minor
accident. Other than that the car is solid. I would drive it cross country
if needed.
I have replace a number of things on the van.:
Engine (many changed parts to improve reliability, longevity and
performance),
Transmission (South African 457 ring and pinion, lowers RPM's, Heavy duty
four spider differential and factory heavy duty upgrade parts, racing clutch
bolts for securing pressure plate, clutch throughout arm fingers were welded
to prevent breaking)
Fuel related parts (tank, cross over pipe, seals, fuel line, injectors,
pump, fuel line covering, added adjustable fuel pressure regulator, new VW
factory fuel line clamps, seals for the center plenum ), suspension parts
(ball joints, tie rod ends, front upper and lower bushings, rear inner and
outer bushings, front rotors and rear drums, bearings, brake cables, front
and rear brake hoses, etc.)
Cooling system ( New radiator, all engine compartment hoses changed,
thermostat housing (every two coolant changes I replace this plastic part)
and thermostat (changed every coolant change) larger oil cooler from VW 1.8T
engine, pipe on right side fire wall, all factory clamps were changed ( I
like the factory clamps because they put uniform pressure on the hoses and
provide constant compression as the hoses age over time, screw type clamps
require constant adjusting as the hose ages to keep from leaking) changed
the pressure tank.
I have rebuilt the throttle body, replaced the ECU with a newer version and
added a Australian power chip to improve the engines performance, I have
replace the coil with a newer stronger Bosch part, changed the spark plug
wires to the later year upgraded part, changed the idle speed control unit,
changed the rear engine mounts, added Gene Berg short shifter kit and shift
rod extension, are among the many parts I have changed
As it sits:
Engine:
. Needs a coolant flush soon (including 2 gallons factory VW coolant
to do the flush)
I do this every 1.5 to 2 years, I also change the hoses for the oil cooler
(upgraded to larger 1.8L turbo version) and the rear cross over pipe. It is
easier to change at this point then on the side of the road.
. O2 sensor is still functioning OK, but has 60K miles (seen
recommendations for changing between 60K to 80K)
. Include 4.5 gallon jug of Valvoline synthetic oil for upcoming oil
change (1000 miles until it is due. I change it every 5000 miles)
Exterior:
. Needs Painting.
. Crack in Fiberglass bumper on right front (from minor accident)
. I just flushed the clutch and braking system and checked the
brakes. They are fine.
. Left inner Front head light has a crack.
Interior:
. Some of the cup holders have broken covers.
I have a long list of the changes that I made to the engine and van if you
want them. I am selling the van due to finances not due to any problems
with the van.
Robert