hey volks,

just resubbed to the list after something like a 4 year absence. i can
remember the 'pre-split' days! fell into the world of splits and loaves, but
now i'm back :-)

anyway, just picked up a nice '85 westy and had some q's as my memory on
these bricks is failing :-)

1) as with all the other vanagons i've owned, this one has the front end
"scrunch" too. i think i remember this being caused by some bushings? anyone
care to refresh my memory?

2) there is a 'whining' that coincides (increases and decreases) with
acceleration. the transmission doesn't effect it as it still happens when
either the clutch is depressed or completely out of gear. it doesn't seem to
adversely affect anything at this point, just annoying and it does worry me.

3) the ac compressor spins but the po says it won't hold freon for more than
a couple weeks. i'm thinking the seals have gone. anyone know of a good
supplier for a replacement? is there a better alternative to the standen?

4) lastly, can anyone recommend a good vanagon-sympathetic mechanic near
burbank, ca? unfortunately, work and two little girls don't allow me to
tinker as much as i used to :-)

5) oh, and even more lastly, strike one '85 westy for me in la, ca unca
joel! (i assume yer still keeping tabs?)

good to be back. take care,

tony

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