Date: Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:46:31 -0400
Reply-To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
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The way I see it if that mileage is correct it should have the original
engine. Maybe a head gasket or even a valve job(?) but an engine failure at
that mileage is usually the result of support system failure (maintenance or
operation), or chronic miss use or adjustment. Sometimes things happen but
in reality I have yet to see a Vanagon engine actually wear out to the point
of needing an overhaul without some failure that was caused by an outside
influence. Seriously these engines are good for 160 to 250K with proper care
and feeding. Even head gasket replacements are not all that big a deal and
the cost without heads is no worse than doing timong belts and water pumps
on many late model vehicles. If only the transmissions were as robust.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Harry Hoffman
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 3:22 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: FS: Pricy 2WD Westy on VA CL
16k and a original engine?!?!?! wow, that's crazy! :-/
On 03/14/2012 02:02 PM, Stephen Grisanti wrote:
> Not mine. I did not even know this one was in the area and it has been
for sale on Samba for a couple of weeks. Looks like buyers might not be
beating the door down, but it's probably a better deal (relatively speaking)
than Jeff's favorite aircooled Westy. For that price I'd want it to be
closer to "perfect" condition than this.
>
> http://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/2900378668.html
>
> 1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper - $16000 (Mechanicsville, VA.)
>
>
> Date: 2012-03-13, 3:49PM EDT
> Reply to: sgxj7-2900378668@sale.craigslist.org [Errors when replying
> to ads?]
>
>
>
>
> 1990 Westy in very good condition. 138K miles on original engine.
Automatic, power windows, a/c.
>
> Runs great, rides luxuriously, and looks sharp. It comes with new
reinforced tires and Belstein shocks that make it ride and handle like new.
The engine and transmission run flawlessly, and has no fluid leaks. The
exterior and interior look very nice and draws lots of attention when on the
road, and the camping and interior equipment work as they should.
>
> I made sure our Westy is very reliable for long distance family trips by
performing the following work to it during the past couple of years (about
$8,000 worth of work, records available):
>
> New Fuel Tank& Fuel Sending Unit
> New Fuel Pump& Fuel Filter& Hoses
> New Drive Belts (all)
> New Spark Plugs, Cap& Rotor, Ignition Cables,& Air Filter New Water
> Pump& Thermostat Many new coolant Hoses& Seals (I replaced any that
> looked questionable) Flushed the auto transmission fluid and replaced
> the ATF screen New Power Window Motors (left& Right) New Fresh Air
> Blower& Switch New Tires (all 4) New Belstein Shocks (all 4) New Rear
> Wheel Bearings New Batteries (main& auxiliary) New a/c Compressor New
> Fresh Water Pump from Go Westy New Sony Stereo New salon Carpet
>
> The following are additional items:
>
> Rear facing jump seat
> Overhead 11" Sony DVD/TV
> Reading spot lights
> Extra cup holders
> Power Inverter
> Power Converter
>
> The following are the negative items:
> The pop top canvas has tears and is due for replacement. It has cruise
control, but it doesn't work, the paint job is OK but is not the best, and
there is minor rust near one left seam.
>
> Although this Westy is in a very nice shape, remember that it is over 20
years old, it is not perfect, and has the normal ware and tare for its age.
>
> E-mail me if you have questions, or want to see more photos. Serious
inquiries only please.
>
>
>
> Location: Mechanicsville, VA.
> it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial
> interests
>
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