Date: Sat, 23 Apr 2011 14:27:10 -0700
Reply-To: Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
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From: Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
Subject: Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
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Roger-
Excellent link on the fuel lines. I'll check them out regardless of
what was done on the car.
Dan
Los Angeles, CA
'85 Westy Weekender
On Apr 23, 2011, at 11:03 AM, Roger Whittaker wrote:
> dear hot n almost melting
>
> i would be pretty sure you can get an after market AC
> http://www.swampy.net/auto-air-conditioner.html
>
> take into account what they say about fuel lines and even if they were
> changed then they still need to be looked at for quality of
> workmanhsip
> is the fire starter changed out ...
> should be a strait through the newly installed rubber grommet in the
> firewall ...replacing the double ended male fitting that is made of
> plastic
> ....
> http://www.benplace.com/fuel_line.htm
> also get your self a bently
> http://www.bentleypublishers.com/volkswagen/repair-information/vw-vanagon-80-91-factory-repair-manual.html
> this will be useful in two ways ... 1. you can do most repairs your
> self by
> following well laid out directions
> 2. if you dont do the repair your self you can read up on it and
> understand
> what the mechanic is trying to explain he is going to do ...
>
> be safe and be happy
> regards
>
> On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 6:37 AM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net
> >wrote:
>
>> Unfortunately, I do live in a desert - sunny southern CA. I'm
>> kicking
>> myself because I was so focused on the engine and rust and brakes
>> and tranny
>> and....I forgot to see if it had AC. I'm concerned the kids will
>> melt on
>> the trips we take. Ah well, I'll see how it plays and if I get too
>> much
>> grief I'll turn around and sell it and get another with lessons
>> learned -
>> L.A. seems the land of Westy's - there are quite a few for sale
>> every week
>> on craigslist.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>>
>>
>> On Apr 23, 2011, at 1:13 AM, Roger Whittaker wrote:
>>
>> dear new van
>>>
>>> glad to see you have made a happy purchase
>>> you mention that no ac is con ... unless you live full time in hot
>>> dessert
>>> climate you will always be happy no ac ...
>>> happy every-time you go to work on the motor and do not have to
>>> take in
>>> to
>>> account the extra hoses and belts
>>> have fun drive well do your repairs with a smile
>>> be happy
>>> regards
>>>
>>> On Fri, Apr 22, 2011 at 10:39 PM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net
>>>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Thanks everyone for all the advice - it gave me enough info to feel
>>>> comfortable in making my decision!
>>>>
>>>> I found an '85 westy weekender here in the area for sale this week,
>>>> took a look, drove it, he was asking $6K, offered $5K, he countered
>>>> with $5.5K, and it's now sitting in my driveway! Not a speck of
>>>> rust
>>>> on it, looked under it carefully and it's got no indication of any
>>>> accidents. The engine had new head gaskets put on two years ago
>>>> (plus
>>>> a lot of other work). The heads were rebuilt before that, and
>>>> according to the PO the gasket was not in it's groove in the head
>>>> when
>>>> it was replaced. So he had both replaced - the work was done at a
>>>> reputable VW mechanic in Santa Barbara.
>>>>
>>>> Anyway - he's put a lot of money into the engine, it runs really
>>>> nice. Passed smog with flying colors, most of the emmisions where
>>>> below average (which is always a good sign). Because he was
>>>> putting
>>>> money into the mechanics, he didn't put money into the interior,
>>>> but
>>>> it's still very usable. He has two kids and wanted it safe.
>>>>
>>>> Problems: steering wheel is upside down (or 180 degrees off),
>>>> there is
>>>> no plastic cover on the steering column (which will make it easy to
>>>> fix the steering wheel alignment), there is a little air in the
>>>> brake
>>>> line (brake pumps up a bit - he says it's always been like that,
>>>> but
>>>> I've done brakes, cylinders, etc. before), the left signal is
>>>> working
>>>> intermittently (feels like a loose/dirty connection - brakes lights
>>>> work fine), and a number of little things.
>>>>
>>>> Pros: new Go Westy canvas, clean body, workable interior, peppy
>>>> (for a
>>>> VW van), brake discs are good.
>>>>
>>>> Cons: no air conditioning, paint is old (that bronze metallic
>>>> color,
>>>> the clearcoat is fading and worn).
>>>>
>>>> Thanks again - I'll be around!
>>>>
>>>> Dan
>>>> L.A.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> roger w
>>> From Proverbs:
>>> Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear
>>> up: a
>>> servant who becomes king ...
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>>
>>
>
>
> --
> roger w
> From Proverbs:
> Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
> servant who becomes king ...
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