Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:42:06 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Our new 1982 A-C M/T Vanagon/Westfalia. Questions and
              concerns.
Comments: To: Joseph Doré <josephpdore@gmail.com>
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2009/9/27 Joseph Doré <josephpdore@gmail.com>:
> Hi all.
>
> Just subscribed to the list a few days ago and I've really enjoyed
> reading the series of posts so far.  It's really great to hear stories
> from people with the same unique vehicle.
>
> Anyhow.  I'll get to it:
>
> My wife and I bought our very first VW camper just a few weeks ago.
> It's in beautiful condition but I guess the previous owner was not too
> mechanically inclined, so I (who is mechanically inclined but is a far
> far cry from being an auto mechanic) have found quite a few things
> that need attention over the last few weeks.  Some little things like
> the exterior hose/tank/electrical covers being velcroed shut instead
> of just tensioning and installing the spring properly, or not running
> the speaker wires to the back after having redone/oil sprayed the
> interior.  Little things like that are annoying but no big deal.
> Unfortunately I've found some other more serious problems as well.
>........


Congrats!

Check wire at oil pressure switch and if possible, test the switch.
While in there, check quality of boots on plugs, oil switch etc. These
need to be in good shape and "seal" to engine tin to help with engine
cooling system. The long rubber seal around engine tin is also
crucial...... and pricey new.  ;)

Bentley is great, but for some things, a Haynes can also be helpful.
(they show up used sometimes, are handy for greasy hands, and are a
good start)

Re: front end problem and the like. Regardless of the mechanic you end
up using, you will become familiar with your ride. This is a good
thing. i.e. assuming there's nothing else causing the front end noise,
you caught the problem. Being involved and aware is a good thing.

Just my .02  ;)


Neil.


-- 
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

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