Date:         Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:25:30 -0800
Reply-To:     Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon woes!
Comments: To: Douglas and Annie Dodson-Mäuck
          <primalflow@suddenlink.net>
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Dear New Guy n wife
welcome
get a Bentley ...
http://www.bentleypublishers.com/vw/vanagon/1980-1991/VW-Vanagon-Repair-Manual-1980-1991-Download-eBahn.html
yours

On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 7:27 PM, Douglas and Annie Dodson-Mäuck <
primalflow@suddenlink.net> wrote:

> Hello all,
>
> I'm a first time owner of an '87 Vanagon GL and don't have any experience
> with VWs.  I purchased it back in July from an individual through
> Craigslist, drove it for a couple of months and started having trouble with
> it. The issues I'm having include oil leaks from yet determined origins,  a
> tapping noise, the engine belching white smoke at initial startup and the
> unmistakable odor of coolant  the last time I drove it.  The odometer reads
> over 187 K and had the oil leaks upon purchase, everything else is recent.
>  I'm sitting down, have braced myself and think I'm prepared for the
> prognosis.
>
> I reside between Tulsa and Stillwater in Oklahoma and would appreciate
> advice from any Vanheads in the area who could direct me to a local Vdub
> mechanic who may be able to help with a diagnosis.
>
> Thanks to all,
> ~ Doug
>
>
>
> Harm None, Do What You Will
>



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