I'm new to the VW Vanagon experience, =
but
completely hooked. Wife and I are ready to move up from tent camping and =
have no
desire for full size (ford/chevy) conversions. My wife is German and I =
admire
German engineering (being an engineer myself). I have looked at a couple =
of
Westys and know that is what I am looking for. Currently I have an 86 =
and 87
Westy (2WD) that I am going to have to drive 300 miles to inspect. =
I am
told everything works and the engines are in working order. They are =
both at
about the 100K mark.
Any major items I should =
watch out for
with these years? Should I find a local shop to give me a compression =
and leak
down test (possibly a cooling system check also?) Is rust a major =
concern? Where
should I look?Should I consider a blown engine van a do a rebuild or a =
different
(Subaru?) engine? Is there a way to check clutch or =
tranny?
I realize this is a lot to ask, =
but I
know this group consists of the experts, and I want to be as =
educated as
possible before purchase. Thanks in advance for =
advice.
Also, any experience pulling a =
1000 pound
trailer with a Vanagon?