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Subject:Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
From:Frank Condelli
Date:Thu, 4 Apr 2002 07:04:45 EST

In a message dated 4/3/2002 6:30:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> But i have heard of even
> Synchros with the sunroof, i just think they are very scarce, and probably
> even harder to find in working order.
> 

       Got one in my yard belonging to a neighbour.  It's for sale, see story 
below.  Digi pictures available upon request.

    1986 Vanagon Transporter Syncro window van.  4cyl. water-cooled boxer 2.1 
litre engine, 5-speed manual transmission (w/o diff. lock) and large sun 
roof.  For restoration or parts.  Needs much work but is solid enough to 
restore.  Van is driveable as it is.  Motor is running well with no oil or 
water leaks.  Compression has not been checked.  54,423 showing on the clock. 
 Needs heat shields, complete exhaust system (new muffler, new front header 
pipe, used front header pipe included as loose parts), most hoses and water 
pipes replaced and most likely a good tune-up. Transmission seems to work 
well in all gears, syncro system is in working order.  May need one rear CV 
joint.  May need suspension work.  Definitely needs brake work but not sure 
how extensive. Tires are fair but will need replacement soon.  Interior - two 
front bucket seats with good upholstery, rear middle bench seat in good 
condition but not originally from this van so the color is not correct, door 
panels and wall panels all need replaced.  Body - large dent in left rear 
portion of the roof where a tree fell on the van (this dent interferes with 
the operation of the sunroof), seam rust on most of the body panel seams, 
rust showing around many of the window mouldings (none of these rust spots 
are showing penetration), right rear rocker behind sliding door rusted 
through, numerous small dings and dents all over, paint is badly faded, front 
bumper is fair, rear bumper need replaced (rusted through), sliding door 
exterior handle broken, sliding door hard to slide (roller bearing needs 
replaced), all window glass intact except for small stone chip in windshield 
on the drivers side, standard door rear view mirrors are good, all lighting 
is good and working.  Heating - front heater fan motor needs replaced, rear 
heater working.  

Price: $2000 CND OBO

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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