Date:         Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:55:46 -0400
Reply-To:     Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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From:         Greg Potts <greg@POTTSFAMILY.CA>
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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Hi Joseph,

Welcome to the list. There's an active VW bus/camper scene in Southern
Ontario; next weekend will have a couple dozen getting together for a
campout at Bon Echo Provincial Park in eastern Ontario and two weeks
later will be another gathering at Bingemans' in Kitchener. There's also
a local yahoo mailing list that I can hook you up with if you're
interested in local activities.

As for the oil pressure warning light... I've seen this before on my own
aircooled bus. Check the blue wire that runs to the oil pressure switch,
it's located just to the left of the distributor. Chances are the wire
is frayed and is grounding out against the engine tin somewhere. Once
you find the frayed spot you can replace the wire or just insulate it
with some electrical tape and you can stop worrying about the engine.

GermanSupply.com is a reputable and knowledgeable aircooled parts vendor
located in Toronto and they also do mail order. John's Bug Shop in
Welland also comes highly recommended, and they will ship parts ordered
by phone or email as well. For your non-engine related needs the best
Vanagon resource in Ontario would be Frank Condelli, you can find his
site at www.frankcondelli.com.

Happy Trails,

Greg Potts
1973/74/79 Westfakia "Bob the Tomato"
1987 Wolfsburg Weekender Hardtop
www.busesofthecorn.com
www.pottsfamily.ca

Joseph Doré wrote:
>> Basically, this all leads me to one question: Where can I find Vanagon
>> parts in Canada without having to travel 2 hours to the specialty auto
>> repair shop or waiting 3 weeks and paying ridiculous import fees on
>> parts from the U.S.?  The driving season is short enough in Canada, it
>> would be a shame to spend too much of it on repairs instead of travel.
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Joe