On 1 Jul 96 at 12:44, Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P. wrote: > As Bo suggested following the old manual is a great way to go. > > The one thing that I did in accordance to the manual was to remove the > manifold, just as well. On removal of the manifold I discovered a small > crack (near the mount) around one inch long.....I DID NOT replace the > manifold as the dealer suggested BIG$$$$$, I found a good shop and got > it welded. The shop in CA told me that they had do many Vanagon > manifolds with the SAME DEFECT in THE SAME PLACE! Which manifold are we talking about here? > So, you may want to check out the manifold thoroughly on removal, BTW > the manifold FOR ME was the hardest thing to get off!. > > Hope this helps, > > Sincerely, > > Chris Gibbs 88 westfalia > > > Shawn '88 Westy 331k (Kyra) '85 Jetta TD 349k (Jenni)
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