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Date:         Wed, 4 Nov 2009 08:25:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: The Otter Has (CRASH) Landed!
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Its not BC that's setting the bar. There is no Provincial Inspection requirement to register an out of country vehicle, its a Federal Inspection, and the individual shop chooses how close to stick to the rules, just like anything else.

On Wed, Nov 4, 2009 at 5:51 AM, Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@cox.net> wrote:

> Well, one thing this reveals is that in B.C. you have safety inspection > requirements with some teeth. Here in Oklahoma we aren't even required to > have an inspection, period, to register and operate a vehicle. I suppose > one could even have a car with no brakes, and register and drive it legally. > In fact, lots of vehicles here are involved in accidents due to failure of > what one would think would be normal safety features like tires with tread > (or lack of tread). No safety inspection, period. David > > > On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 11:46 PM, neil n wrote: > > On Tue, Nov 3, 2009 at 8:37 PM, Pat Sloan wrote: >> .... >> >> >> Today I went for the final step - Prov. of BC inspection prior to >>> registering and insuring her. To my great surprise, she failed (!!!!) and >>> (Gulp). Here's what needs fixing: >>> >>> 1. Turn signals and 4-way flashers are blinking too quickly. Wiring >>> issue. A few hours work. >>> 2. Left rear bumper missing corner. Allowing sharp edges to catch. >>> 3. Fuel lines leaking fuel. Siliconed and held by electrical tape >>> 4. Fuel filter not secured >>> 5. Multiple stretches of loose wiring. Must be resecured. >>> 6. Front wheel bearings have too much end play. Must be replaced. >>> 7. Sway bar bushings are cracked - all 4. >>> 8. Upper and lower ball joints all have split boots. >>> >>> I wasn't at a VW garage since, of course, this inspection was only going >>> to >>> be a formality. They estimated that the repairs needed would cost about >>> $3000. They referred me to Justin at Capilano VW for a more informed >>> opinion. >>> >> >> >> There should be tips the Vanagon archives >> >> http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon >> >> on how to deal with eBay sellers. If that's needed/warranted. (there's >> also lots of other great info there) >> >> The bumper cap is not an expensive part. >> >> Securing the fuel filter(s) should be simple. The metal canister type >> is secured to frame with simple parts. Not sure about the square type. >> Mine had nothing securing it. >> >> Sway bar bushings aren't too expensive. (parts) >> >> The larger part of that cost of upper/lower ball joints and wheel >> bearings is labour. i.e. the parts themselves shouldn't be too high. >> >> Wiring? I bet they saw this while inspecting fuel filter and hoses. >> This might simply mean loose wiring harnesses near the frame. As long >> as wiring isn't molested in some way, it is *likely* a matter of >> securing these harnesses to the frame or wherever. >> >> Fuel lines have to be done regardless. Just good practice when >> purchasing a used Vanagon. Personally I'd consider that a "given". >> >> I guess what I'm saying, is that this shouldn't be thousands of >> dollars to fix. And, except for the poor work done to fuel lines, and >> possible messed up wiring, the rest is normal maintenance. >> >> There are other VW mechanics that could do this work. >> >> Rudy and Peter Vancouver >> Wetmore in West Van >> Van Wonder in North Van (he likely has some spare used parts..... >> where appropriate) >> >> >> Hopefully that sets your mind at ease. >> >> -- >> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" >> >> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ >> >> >> >> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >> >

-- Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"

Crescent Beach, BC

www.thebassspa.com www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27


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