Make sure you have the A/C compressor checked. I bought my 87 Westy from a retired minister who told me the reason the A/C wasn't cold was that it needed a recharge. I found out later that the compressor had been disconnected because it needed to be replaced. Cost me $800 to have it rebuilt. >All: > >I'll be looking at this 1986 Westfalia Syncro this afternoon. Any and all >comments on price ($9500), the high miles (172k), etc. would be appreciated. >I'll look at all receipts today and schedule a mechanic if it looks good... > >THe owner bought the van for a road trip three months ago. The engine had just >been rebuilt. He experienced leaking heads down in Texas so got the heads >replaced under warrantee, cost $1750. His claims: > >Great condition with all records since new. Much new including tires, head >gaskets, brakes, batteries, and rack and pinion. It had a trans rebuild at >~100K. AC is in need of a recharge. > >Mileage: 15-20 mpg. 15 around town and on the highway when very windy. I'm >able to get 20+ on the hwy if 65-70 mph. Question: IS THIS TYPICAL for Syncro? > >Exterior very good w/only minor scratches and minor ding in bumper & >small repair in roof. The interior and camping pieces look excellent aside >from wear on drivers seat and bubbling on the face of the refer. The only rust >is a tiny area about 1/4 in x 1/2 inch in the body seam near the driver's >door. Question: IS THIS RUST in the seam generally surface only? Or could it >indicate a larger problem?? How can I tell? > >thanks, christine in Seattle |
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