Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 15:32:43 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Eric's van is running again
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Hi Jeff,
Replying to your message to make sure it makes the list. It was again in my junk.
Eric
> On Nov 3, 2020, at 9:52 AM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:
>
> Instead of getting Dennis to move (I’m in between both locations!) I just schedule my holidays around parts etc. Last year’s trip to Quebec for a new canvas was a hit!
> Jeff
>
>> On Nov 3, 2020, at 8:23 AM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Wow, very sweet looking work. I second the request to have Dennis move to
>> the West Coast!
>>
>> Eric - you are going to be very happy as you drive toward your future
>> adventures. I like the new GW EFI setup juxtaposed with the well worn idle
>> control valve...the new and the old. Lastly I was kind of hoping there
>> would be a photo of Dennis somewhere in that photo roll.
>>
>> Very nice.
>>
>> Bruce
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 8:43 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> For all that are interested here is a link with some highlights of the
>>> work being done to Eric's Van. There is still significant detail work for
>>> the engine compartment including the charge line for the house battery and
>>> gauge wires for the oil temp, oil pressure and transmission temp gauges
>>> being installed. There is also a pic of the GW scan tool that will be
>>> getting mounted mid dash. The GW heavy duty brake drums and exhaust were
>>> done back in 2018. This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot
>>> of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front disc
>>> upgrade. The oil coolers were also added in 2018. Note the trans oil inline
>>> filter on the return line. The wheels are 17 inch AR95T's. I have 4 in
>>> stock, 4 on the way. There are only 16 more blanks that can be drilled for
>>> the Vanagon. When these are gone they are gone for good. Note this is a
>>> 2,200 pound capacity wheel.
>>>
>>> The engine was built from a 2.1 core that Eric had. It is now a 2.3 from
>>> the GoWesty kit with new heads, HD oil pump. Oil relief hole drilled under
>>> main bearing to reduce flywheel seal leaks.
>>> Transmission fully overhauled with ring and pinion replaced with 3.73
>>> ratio from German Transaxle.
>>>
>>> Included in the link is a 30 second video of the engine idling during warm
>>> up.
>>>
>>> I'll keep adding pics to this link as the project progresses. Still to
>>> come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc.
>>>
>>> Dennis
>>>
>>> https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric
>>> Caron
>>> Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 12:30 PM
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> Subject: Re: Eric's van is running again
>>>
>>> Hi Alistair and others,
>>>
>>> I’m trying to get the pics or even a video from Dennis but he is only
>>> wanting especially neat and orderly pics of his work out there. So, I’ll
>>> send along ASAP!
>>>
>>> I really enjoy hearing about the success and challenges Dennis worked
>>> through to get to this point.
>>>
>>> Example, first attempt to start didn’t work, one of the main reasons? A
>>> faulty fuse in an otherwise correctly installed new component.
>>>
>>> It must be so challenging to do so much detailed work and then have an
>>> obstacle like that get in the way!
>>>
>>> But, it is either electrons, fuel, or air. Dennis found the electron
>>> block and now it is running.
>>>
>>> Once tidied up and timing set I’m sure I’ll get a video to share.
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Nov 2, 2020, at 10:07 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hey that’s great news Eric.
>>>>
>>>> Let’s have more pics of the engine bay, that sexy pale blue :-)
>>>>
>>>> Alistair
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 1, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>>
>>>>> Have to share that Dennis called tonight so I could hear the 2.3
>>> engine he rebuilt up and running.
>>>>>
>>>>> He heard a very happy cheer from Heidi and me knowing this means
>>> the van is well on it’s way to coming home. Having the systems upgraded
>>> and set up by Dennis is very reassuring.
>>>>>
>>>>> I almost think Dennis sounded happier then we did with the sound
>>> of that engine running so nicely right after first start up.
>>>>>
>>>>> Send us some good vanagon list energy and I hope to be posting updates
>>> and info from my own van projects soon!
>>>>>
>>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
>>>>> 2.3 DGW Dennis Go Westy Engine with late vanagon set up and upgrades.
>>>>
>>>
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