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Date:   Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:36:03 -0700
Reply-To:   Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:   Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:   Re: Diesel Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC. Tips?
Comments:   To: Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:   <CAB2RwfiB6mhFtR3CrcVUJZX=TSRwemgEfmVLvBiDJFAyPycQXg@mail.gmail.com>
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I'd suggest that if you are considering this van for your own use, as is...first take a test drive in it....especially if you have never ridden in a diesel Vanagon...They are known to be slow and underpowered...I knew that when I went for my first ride in one and I was still surprised at how slow they actually are...My 36hp split window air cooled would have left it in the dust.....well....gone a little less slow.....

Decent price for an engine conversion candidate though....and there are those out there who don't mind being the slowest vehicle on the highway.....the lack of mobility...so you could maybe sell it later to someone like that...Remember your Rabbit diesel?...well the Vanagon probably weighs double what that Rabbit did and has twice the frontal area...

On Mon, Apr 28, 2014 at 10:13 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all. > > Like I need another Vanagon.... ;) > > Link to ad: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/bnc/cto/4441457998.html > > There appears to be gross body paint over spray at the wiper blades. > I'm sure I can spot obvious damage to nose, but tips for inspecting > that area of body, and-or determining if vehicle was really "bent" > would be welcome. Other tips regarding obvious flaws at the diesel > engine are welcome too. I used to own a diesel Rabbit (swapped head) > so am somewhat familiar with the engine. > > Thanks, > > Neil. > > > > -- > Neil n > > Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG *Gas* inline-VR Engine Swap Group: > > http://tinyurl.com/d7gd5ej >


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