Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:35:13 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: Opinions Please!
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Don't think this one is in your area ..
but just saw this -
"Burley here , cleaning out the shop yard, 85 westy needs motor $1200, call
me if interested 805 966 1378 My apologies to the group for interuption'
That's more like it for an 85 Westy that needs a lot of work.
I suspect this one doesn't even run though....
my favorite used car discription btw ...
my favorite humorus one is 'runs.'
hey ..I've got one .really is for sale too-
1978 450SLC Mercedes Benz fuel injected V-8, Classic, 4 seat sports car.
$ 1,100 'Runs.'
located Southern Oregon. Nice looker too, very nice 'light bright blue' .
( hmmm......Vanaogn engine ? )
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:22 PM
Subject: Opinions Please!
OK, I looked at my first prospect tonight. '85 Wolfie Weekender. The good:
starts and runs well, auto trans shifts good, goes down the road straight,
paint fair, would look better with polish/wax. Door panels all good, except
fronts hacked for larger speakers. Under the dash the wiring looks good, not
a hacked up mess. Maintained by a reputable VW shop, but hasn't been there
in a couple of years. Carpeting good. Minor seam rust, undercarriage solid.
Engine very dirty but not oily, even the underside.Canvas good, couple of
very small tears.The bad: shred-o-matic corduroy, brakes work but pedal has
a lot of travel and feels soft. Has air, not working, and power steering
(not a big fan) pop top seals shot. The real bad: coolant expansion tank
empty, main tank full (green, of course, but at least it was full) Temp
gauge never went above 1/4 in 20 minutes on a very hot day (95) I couldn't
get a real good look at the fuel lines, but first thing I always do is
replace those plus all vacuum lines. Mileage is 137K, receipt from VW shop
at 104K (back in 2004) said "Head gaskets leaking badly". Seller can't
remember if they were done, but I'm thinking 6 years and 33K miles on leaky
head gaskets isn't likely. He says he does remember a couple of large repair
bills between then and now. The good karma: the seller and I have the same
name and were born 7 days apart in the same year. His bottom line price is
$3,200.00. I can do all the work it needs myself. So, listees, what do you
all think? Opinions welcome. Thanks, Jeff
Jeff Stewart
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