Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2008 22:19:05 -0400
Reply-To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FS: Enhanced 1988 Wolfsburg
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THE MYTHICAL LILLEY BEAST RETURNS!
Somebody better get this!
2008/9/15 Robert Lilley <wolfvan88@insightbb.com>
> A sad day for me L
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> I have to sell my Vanagon due to a debt that I owe.
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> The add is on TheSamba.com
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> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=648090
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> 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.
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> I have replace a number of things on the van.:
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> Engine (many changed parts to improve reliability, longevity and
> performance),
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> 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)
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> 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.)
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> 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.
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> I have rebuilt the throttle body, replaced the ECU with a newer version
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> 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
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> As it sits:
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> Engine:
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> . Needs a coolant flush soon (including 2 gallons factory VW
> coolant
> to do the flush)
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> 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.
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> . O2 sensor is still functioning OK, but has 60K miles (seen
> recommendations for changing between 60K to 80K)
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> . 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)
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> Exterior:
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> . Needs Painting.
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> . Crack in Fiberglass bumper on right front (from minor accident)
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> . I just flushed the clutch and braking system and checked the
> brakes. They are fine.
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> . Left inner Front head light has a crack.
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> Interior:
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> . Some of the cup holders have broken covers.
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> 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.
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> Robert
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Chris S.
Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
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