Date: Tue, 10 Jun 1997 01:09:29 -0400 (EDT)
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From: Robert Cronin <cronin@meol.mass.edu>
Subject: 82 Diesel Westy FS in MA
Now Im definitely selling:
The Good:
rebuilt engine about 2 yrs ago. @15000 mi
same time new H20 pump, oil pump, brake master cylinder, clutch,
rebuilt tranny from German Trnsaxel about 8000mi ago
new battery 1 mos ago
other stuff; coolant tank, hoses, regular maintenance
all camping stuff intact (all tables) pop top excellent (no rips) screen
is torn never used the stove fridge or sink. I assume they allare in
working order
nice tweed front seat covers.
The Bad:
stable leak in injector pump. Im driving it now without major fuel loss
but it needs either a rebuild or a donor froma rabbit/jetta soon.
will need ball joints soon
tires are crappy.
The interior is in relatively good shape - afew minor tears here and
there; the interior panel on the slider has some dings.
The flaps have broken springs.
being a diesel its SLOWWWWW! ;)
The Ugly:
Although the van is virtually rust free, there are 3 fairly substantial
dents:
1. Rear hatch has a vertical dent on the right side. The glas is fine
and the door seals. The mangled bumper has been replaced.
2. The passenger side was hit at the rear of the slider, doing most of
the damageto the wheel well, and lower rear panel between the slider and
wheel. The door opens and closes fine, although there is a smell sliver
of daylighton the rear side. it does not leak at all.
3 The driver side has a very shallow dent 1/2 way down. I think this
would be easily pulled out by anyone with body experience.
thats about all I can think of. The van runs great even with all the
above problems. A few hundred (or significantly les for an experienced
do-it yourselfer) dollars would get the van running perfectly again. It
needs some cosmetic help, but with the rust free body the potential is
definitely there. the van is assuan brown with a dark brown rug, plaid
tweed curtains, cushions and white cabinetry.
Ive spent OVER $4500 (with receipts)getting it into fine running condition,
but cant afford to keep paying these "VW Specialists" %$50/hr everytime
something goes wrong, although this is the first time in months its been
in the shop. I'm trying to save money to move and cant sink the money in
to paying to have it fixed. Any experinced peson could do most if not
all him or herself. I need to get $1800 for it. any interested parties
contact me at westo_1@hotmail.com or cronin@meol.mass.edu.
thanks for the read.
paul cronin
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