Mark Hollingsworth wrote: > Hello, > I'm new to the list and we are looking into getting a Vanagon. > There is a 84 for sale that needs a few smaller type things, but > doesn't > seem to have any major problems. There is a bit of noise that sounds > like > a rear wheel bearing, at 50+ mph. Any chance that could be transaxle? > > Next, should I really look for a newer one, or is there that big of a > > difference. > $ 2400 is the asking price. > > Also considering a Diesel, and convert it to gas, but my time is short > > with other projects right now, and I don't know when I would get > around > to it. There is one close by I could get for a decent price. > > thanks in advance, > Mark Mark, Watch out! Take it to a shop that you trust and pay them the Fee to inspect it right. I own a84 westy and I learned the hard way. I do most of my own work and I will tell you that there are allot of things to go wrong with anything that old especially a Vanigon . So just be sure you know what you are getting in to before you buy. 84 westy $3100 with 4000. from PO my input in parts alone 2300.and it sits in the shop now with a problem we have been trying to fix for three weeks.The mystery MISS. PS don't get me wrong I love my Westy it just takes a wile to get to know them. |
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