Just put 3500 Km on our 82 Westy (first trip for us). First, anyone who was thinking about buying the van advertised in New Aiyansh (B.C.) can forget it. Any vehicle driven on those roads for more than a week isn't worth buying. Second, anyone wanting suggestions for camping in the interior of B.C. let me know. We found some great spots. Third, we got 21 mpg (call it 17 mpg U.S.), which sound ok, but the tailpipe is black. It must be running rich. Thoughts? It's got a clean air filter. Finally, it uses oil as if it's going out of style, but there are no great leaks at idle, no blue smoke. (And no, the black on the pipe isn't oil. I know the difference.) Thoughts on that? Finally, what a great rig for camping. Except for a blowout (I KNEW those tyres were too light, but they were too new to replace) the thing ran perfectly, and it's the only way to travel. No motel problems, no campsite problems, and totally self contained. I can see why people love'em. If you're thinking about buying one, do it. Ian, Victoria B.C. 82 Westy, as yet unnamed, but I'm thinking of Pistil Dawn. |
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