Date:         Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:23:43 PST
Reply-To:     Katherine Maas <katherine_maas@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Katherine Maas <katherine_maas@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      A bunch of greenhorn questions
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I'm relatively new to the list, have been learning alot by reading
everything.  I have a few questions I haven't seen answers to yet on the
list.  Can anyone help me out?

1.  What's a Wolfsburg, as compared to any other type of van?

2.  What's a CV?

3.  Is the head gasket problem something that ever gets fixed for once
and for all, or is it something that requires a periodic revisit (a
chronic problem)?

4.  What does a "rebuilt" engine really mean?  How reliable is a rebuilt
engine?

5.  I have been told that when test driving a Westi, you can tell a lot
about its condition.  I have been test driving a few, but am no
mechanic.  I listen for abnormal engine noise, see if the brakes are
mushy, is the hand break tight, is the clutch loose, how does the
steering feel, how smooth is the shifting (which is always rougher than
my 1989 Camry).  Any suggestions for other things to pay attention to?

Thanks for any help you can give, Katherine





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