Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
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Nice.... I have 2 Carats an '88 and a '91
I'd suggest you replace the shocks too... unless you want to keep the Carat
low stance... then you may want to change the springs to raise it about an
inch...
On Fri, Oct 15, 2021 at 12:41 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote:
> As mentioned any number of times, I have a new to me 1991 Carat. There are
> many things wrong, but they are mostly old age problems. Things do wear out
> eventually and if not taken care of will bring down the vehicle, making it
> unfit for anywhere but the scrap yard. I have chosen to refurbish this one.
>
> Remember Joel (Unca' Joel) Walker who used to keep all kinds af Vanagon
> statistics, often wrote poems and ditty's about Vanagons? Well, when he
> retired and gave up Vanagons, he gave me a ton of parts, a great many of
> which were new, many in sealed boxes and bags - all brand new. Now, I'm
> putting that stuff to work.
>
> First step was to install a new engine harness, change engine oil, add new
> oil filter, (Joel gave me a case of genuine Volkswagen Vanagon oil
> filters), install new spark plugs, new ignition wires, distributor cap and
> rotor finger, fuel hoses. All parts courtesy of Joel.
>
> Next came replacement of leaking brake master cylinder and switches. Then
> came replacement of rear brake cylinders, brake shoes and bleeding of
> brakes. New parts were courtesy of Joel.
>
> looming project is the front suspension and power steering rack. I have all
> new bearings and bushings courtesy of Unca' Joel. Just have to get them
> installed. The power steering rack with tie rods is brand spanking new
> still in the original vacuum pack.
>
> For the front wheels Joel gave me two brand new discs, which I have already
> used on another van. But I have all new front wheel bearings and races plus
> a box full of brake pucks. No brake caliper rebuild kits however.
>
> An immediate project is to replace/repair the driver and passenger electric
> windows. The driver window operator motor is missing. On the passenger side
> the window operating system is all there. Just doesn't work . Could be
> wiring, Could be motor, could be the window operator. Joels gave me all the
> parts to redo all the components of the windows. No operators or motors
> however.
>
> The van gets a new rear heater this weekend
>
> eventually I must remove the dash and tackle a few faults in there but in
> th meantime as long as the engine is warm and
>
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