Date:         Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:47:20 -0700
Reply-To:     Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bob Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon woes!
Comments: To: Douglas and Annie Dodson-Mäuck
          <primalflow@suddenlink.net>
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There is a comprehensive Vanagon/VW site at www.roadhaus.com which lists,
for one thing, shops that "we" have used with various opinions related to
experiences with the service.
A Tulsa shop listed there is:

*Dynabug Automotive*
9921 E. 44th Pl.
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74146
Phone: 918.664.2147
info@dynabug.com
http://www.dynabug.com
.... at this URL:
http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_advanced_search_results2.php

As you will see one review is positive, the other negative.

Hope you find help. Keep us posted.

bob
On Sun, Nov 1, 2009 at 8:27 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
>