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Date:         Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:33:11 -0500
Reply-To:     Crimson Hawk <crimsonhawk@INAME.COM>
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From:         Crimson Hawk <crimsonhawk@INAME.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon Digest - 16 Mar 1999
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Juli Matin would like to unsubscribe to this!!!!!!!

Juli happycampers4@geocities.com juliann@writeme.com

-----Original Message----- From: Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> To: Recipients of vanagon digests <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 2:56 AM Subject: vanagon Digest - 16 Mar 1999

>There are 3 messages totalling 108 lines in this issue. > >Topics of the day: > > 1. 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed > 2. '90 syncro power locks > 3. Vanagon models, power specifics > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Date: Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:23:57 -0700 >From: Carl Hammerdorfer <carlh@LAMAR.COLOSTATE.EDU> >Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed > >HI, > >First posting so I hope I'm doing this correctly. > >Our vanagon, with a super engine that will pull us up to Summit >County at a high rate of speed, has developed what I think is an >electrical failure. Three months ago on hwy 25 it cut out >completely at 65 mph. I pumped the gas but it just died. Got >on the shoulder and coasted and a few seconds later it ran >again. Went the other 90 miles to Colorado Springs without >incident. > >On the way home it did it again, once. Then the problem >disappeared for a few weeks. But now it's back with a >vengance. It does it frequently and at all speeds, so much so >that my wife refuses to haul the kids in it. I learned that >when it cuts out I can switch the ignition off and then back on >(with clutch in and then pop it when I switch it back on) and >that eliminates the problem for anywhere from 30 seconds to a >week. Lately more often 30 seconds. > >I've replaced the coil, but that didnt' do anything. Someone >told me there might be a static electricity problem in the "air >box" (we live at 5000 feet and frequently drive above 10000), so >I bought a $160 "air intake harness" from the dealer. Total rip >off, since it looks like it costs 25 cents to make. Fixed it for >a few days but the problem is still with us now. > >Don't know what else to describe. Anyone heard of this problem? > >Cheers, > >Carl > >------------------------------ > >Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 01:31:45 EST >From: Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM> >Subject: Re: '90 syncro power locks > >You need to replace the passenger door lock actuator. The actuator is electric >and is faulty. It's not to difficult to replace. See ya, Michael. > 87 syncro > 87 Quattro > >------------------------------ > >Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 02:21:30 EST >From: Roger&Zoe Ann Banker <Vantaztik@AOL.COM> >Subject: Re: Vanagon models, power specifics > >In a message dated 3/16/99 9:34:22 PM Pacific Standard Time, >jrdorn@bellsouth.net writes: > >> Your questions cover an awful lot of ground. In what part of the country >> will the van be used? >> Mainly the midwest. >> > > What will you be using the van for? >> Daily driving, long trips, as well as hauling around the other members of >my >> brass quintet while we are on tour. Which is fairly often, about 25 to 30k >miles per >> year. >> > > Are you getting air or water cooled? >> Probably water, for heat and possibly air conditioning. >> Air conditioning works the same in air or water cooled, but the water >cooled engines do put out more heat. And given the high mileage and heavy >loads you will be hauling, I would look for a 1986 or newer, since that was >the last year to increase the engine size. >> > What is your budget? >> This is still under debate, but hopefully reasonable. >> > > Can you do some of your own repairs? >> Yes, I have done quite a bit of my own work. >> Part of the "charm" of these vehicles is that they seem to demand a close >relationship with many of its parts, especially the engine. Having some time >and aptitude definitely helps. >> > The basic body is the same for all years, but there are equipment >differences, and lots of camper options. >> I think I might be interested in a weekender so I can haul a bunch of >people, but then my wife and I can also get out for quick trips. >> The Synchros are nice, but they are rare and cost more. If you don't need >the 4-wheel drive, there are lots of nice camper options in 2-wheel drive >vans. I like the Wolfsburg camper edition for casual trips, but there are >lots of different camper conversions. If you camp in the cold, you may want >to consider a "bubble top" camper, with insulation and heat. Whatever you >get, try out the bed. Some of them are an aquired taste. >The stock engine will get you where you need to go, just change the fluids on >time, including the coolant, and never let it overheat. Check out the posts >on this list for different power options. >Have fun, >Roger & Zoe Ann >1987 Synchro Adventurewagen > >------------------------------ > >End of vanagon Digest - 16 Mar 1999 >*********************************** >


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