Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2020 09:39:50 -0500
Reply-To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Eric's van is running again
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Dennis, good work! It is good to see this van getting taken care of. It
was a low mileage and well taken care of van when I helped Eric buy it from
a good customer of mine several years ago. Sadly that customer is gone now
(Doug) but I am glad to see that Eric is still enjoying it and I know it
would make Doug happy as well.
Dennis, how are you liking the Go Westy EFI? I haven't had any experience
with it except folks calling me to ask for my help troubleshooting issues.
I never know if their issues are just bad install or if there are still
bugs being worked out. I ask them if they have scanned for error codes but
most of the time they aren't seeing codes. Just wondered what your
experience was with these.
Ken
On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 9:24 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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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com
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