Date:         Mon, 28 Apr 2014 19:36:03 -0700
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Vanagon For Sale Vancouver BC. Tips?
Comments: To: Neil N <musomuso@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
>
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>
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>
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>
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