Date:         Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:19:57 -0800
Reply-To:     Brendan Slevin <totorovan@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Brendan Slevin <totorovan@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: FS Syncro in Bend Oregon $3000
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I'll actually be addressing the cat issue these next couple days, and the
starter probably next week, but I'll still be selling the syncro.  I really
have such little spare time between 40+ hours at work and 4 kids at home, I
can't give the van the attention it deserves.  I love the van and have soooo
much fun in it, and I have all sorts of plans to do stuff to it, but they
never come to fruition.  We'll be moving to Portland, Oregon soon and I'll
be fairly close to work.  I'll likely ride public transit quite often.  My
wife needs the reliable, newer car so we'll be trading in our CRV for a
(gasp!) minivan.  Blah.

Brendan


On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 1:02 PM, Angus Gordon <birdworks@gmail.com> wrote:

> Brendan,
>
> I feel your pain and might be interested in your Syncro, but first if you
> had some help dealing with the current issues (starter and cat) would that
> change your mind about selling?
>
> I have some time off coming up, lots of syncro experience and I'm not all
> that far away.
>
> Angus
>
>
> Angus Gordon
> 206-369-9925
> Bainbridge Island WA
>
> birdworks@gmail.com
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Sorry for the lack of info, this is more of a feeling out of price and
>> interest.
>>
>> 1987 Syncro, about 170k miles speedo works, odo intermittant.
>>
>> First and foremost, the starter is dead.  Starts up fine rolling it in
>> second.
>>
>> The cat failed on the way home this last weekend, so making 35MPH over the
>> pass was difficult.  Haven't really gotten in there and checked.
>>
>> The coolant gauge and gas gauge are inop, the voltage stab.  seems to
>> check
>> out fine.
>>
>> The diff lock works great, all gears are solid.
>>
>> Propshaft needs U-joints, currently out of the van.
>>
>> Dents on the driver side.  Some surface rust here and there underneath,
>> not
>> much on the body.  Rusty steps on both driver and passenger sides under
>> the
>> rubber mat.
>>
>> Heat works well, not equipped with AC, CD player, PS.
>>
>> Breaks are mushy, pump it once and they're fine.
>>
>> Have spare 2.1 from ECU to Exhaust, 30k 1991 engine, spare set of steel
>> 14"
>> wheels.
>>
>> Tires are fine but this van really needs proper load rated tires.
>>
>> My biggest thing is I have seriously no time to work on it so I need to
>> move
>> on, will trade for Subaru of nearly the same value.
>>
>>
>>
>> Brendan Slevin
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Al Knoll <anasasi@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> > Hi B, did you try the methods I pointed out.  Also if it starts will it
>> > run?  Year, miles, rust,a/c?
>> >
>> >
>> > On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:42 AM, Brendan Slevin <totorovan@gmail.com
>> >wrote:
>> >
>> >> Well that time has come.  The time where money is gone and time to work
>> on
>> >> an old friend to keep him going is long gone.  I am selling the Syncro.
>> >>  It
>> >> needs work that I cannot find the time to give it.  I needs money that
>> is
>> >> allocated other silly places like food and utilities.  The most recent
>> >> issues are the starter and now the catalytic converter.  I have a spare
>> >> 2.1
>> >> complete from ECU to exhaust from a 91 with 30k on a rebuild that will
>> >> likely go with it.  I think $3000, but can the list please weigh in on
>> >> that?
>> >>
>> >> I'll get some pictures soon.
>> >>
>> >> Sadly, this will leave me with no Vanagons but hopefully when things
>> are
>> >> easier I'll find something.
>> >>
>> >> Brendan Slevin
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>>
>
>