I was wondering if the different coil springs for the Westfalia and Vanagon,
are also reflected in a different GVW posted on the door frame?  And if so,
what is the difference in the weights listed?  I can't imagine any paint
marks being left on my springs after 158,000 miles in this neck of the
woods.  My apologies if this has been clarified in earlier posts.  I have
just not come across this question/answer yet.

Jeff
Juneau, AK

----- Original Message -----
From: Rennie Wible <volksdragon@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 15, 2000 8:04 PM
Subject: Re: The Spring is Sprug (Westy Springs)

> Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator wrote:
> >
> > For the sake of clarity, my ASI camper has a diesel engine and 5 speed
> > tranny.  My observations are mostly subjective.  I have one each of
> > Westfalia and ASI campers, both diesels.  My friend's sister has a
> > diesel passenger van.  The difference in suspension performance between
> > the three of them is quite large.  Compared to the Westfalia and the
> > passenger van, my ASI van has a very soft suspension.
>
> The coils with yellow paints marks are all the same, or so they have
> been superseded to.  The coils with the blue paint marks are HD.  They
> are listed for Campers with M15, M16, and M17.  All 3 M-codes refer to
> the seating inside.
>
> 251 511 105 952 yellow paint rear coil
> 255 511 105C 952 blue paint rear coil.
>
>
> Rennie
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