Hi, I recently posted a message regarding a 1986 Vanagon GL Syncro that I am considering buying for $4000.00 in Portland, Oregon with 143,000 miles on it.. * I found out that this VW came from a dealership (traded) as well.. Any slip-shod dealer tricks to be aware of? I have gotten a chance to take a better look at it and found the following problems and would like to know how major they MIGHT be.. - Seal at the junction of the transmission and the driveshaft is leaking (gear oil?) This leak is located at the support cross-member where the U-joint meets the transmission.. The fluid is golden-yellow colored.. Does this warrant the replacement of any parts ($$$) other than the seal? - I test drove the Syncro and at one point navigated a steep driveway, the Oil Buzzer/Light came on about 10 - 15 seconds later and we had to shut the ignition off to get it to stop.. - The Oil Buzzer/Light came on 2 times subsequently, at which time we pulled over and found that the oil level was down about 1/4.. No leaks were noticeable.. - The front tires had been rotated to the rear.. The "previously front" tires had lots of wear on the outer-most edge (both tires)
Thanks again.. =)
Chris..
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