Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:03:09 -0500
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Tell me about this model vanagon
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That sounds like a LOT for a rebuilt transmission (it's an automatic).
What if I did the work myself, anybody know?

Jim

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> Jim,
>
> If this has an Auto... be sure to check the flex plate when you have the
> tranny work done.
>
> I have a 2.1l form a 91 in my 84 westy.  If you don't have the history on
> the heads, be sure to do a leak-down (compression check of each cly) to
> check that out.
> Also, the fuel lines should be replaced if they haven't done that yet.
>
> ALL of the Vanagons had fold flat rear seats that turned into beds.  The
> Westy's and Weekenders have the pop-top, and those are the ones to get.
>
> Expect to pay about $1,500 to $2,000 to fix the tranny problem.
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Jack
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Jim Felder
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:58 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Tell me about this model vanagon
>
> I'm thinking about the purchase of a 91 Vanagon. The picture of it is
> poor, so I can't tell a whole lot, and I want some background before I
> call the owner.
>
> The car is a silver automatic, and does not have the cladding but has
> chrome bumpers and end caps. The ad says it has jump seats and a
> folding bed, but no mention of any other Carat or Wolfsburg amenities
> like a table. I can't tell about the mirrors from the image.
>
> The car is said to be in excellent condition inside and out, with good
> motor and AC. It currently will only go into reverse, and needs a
> muffler.
>
> It looks to have steel wheels, which neither of my 90 or 91 had.
>
> Let me know what you know about this model.
>
> Jim
>
>