Date:         Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:25:42 -0400
Reply-To:     Jesse Falsone <falsonej@NICHOLS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jesse Falsone <falsonej@NICHOLS.COM>
Organization: Nichols Research
Subject:      FS - 83 Air Cooled Vanagon
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I'm selling my 1983 Vanagon L (air cooled, 7 pass).  I've owned it for 6
years and its been a trusty second vehicle used mainly for weekend
driving.  As much as I love the Vanagon, I can't keep three cars in the
family anymore.  Here are the details:

1983 Vanagon, 2.0l air cooled. Mileage is around 130-135K (odometer
broke a few years back), white with brown interior. Van spent its first
10 years in Florida and most of the rest in Maryland.  Very little rust
(some on the seams).  Paint is poor but there's no major body damage.  I
took good care of the van mechanically, but I wasn't worried about
keeping it clean.  I have most of the maint. receipts.  I also did much
of the work myself thanks to this list!  The van has an aftermarket
exhaust, so no catalytic converter (yes, emissions can be tough but I've
passed 3 times).  I change the oil myself so I use synthetic to extend
the service interval.  I'm asking $1800, but I'm negotiable.

Here's a partial breakdown of the major work that's been done since I've
owned it:

1994 - Engine rebuild at about 98K miles.  Work done by a great shop in
NY.
New rings on all cylinders
One new head, One rebuilt head
New engine mounts (all)
Crankshaft and Camshaft turned and polished
New seals and gaskets
New heater boxes
Other stuff from 1994 - new starter & battery

1995 – New Brakes (new German rotors and drums, pads and shoes).  Lots
of other stuff done with the brakes - I have the receipt at home.

1996 - new clutch master cylinder, new windshield.

1997 - new fuel pump (old one is fine), new fuel pressure regulator, new
fuel lines, rebuilt drive shafts and CVs,

1998 - new shocks (KYB)

1999 - $600 worth of transmission work, rebuilt air flow meter (have to
install this weekend)

Other stuff:
Three of the tires are older Mich's and one is a newer Dunlop (all are
215/70s).  I have halogen head lights and spare bulbs. I have a bunch of
spare parts lying around.  I have a decent stereo.  The driver's seat
was replaced with a "sport seat" I got out of a wreck.  Its more
comfortable than the stock seat.  I also have some Tule roof racks and
the VW repair manual.  The van has AC, but I disconnected the compressor
years ago.

Contact me for further details.  Van is located in Annapolis MD.

Jesse Falsone
office (703) 413-9200 x4323
home (410) 280-1452