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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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