Hot damn! Dennis choke that seller down to the last penny.
This is a used Vanagon? Right?
Anything above about 135 psi is uncommon on these things.

Stan Wilder

On Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400 Dennis Haynes <dhaynes@OPTONLINE.NET>
writes:
> With those compression numbers, a leak down test is definitely in
> order.
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On
> Behalf
> Of rmstewart@mac.com
> Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 5:01 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Used Van Need help
>
> Hey everyone,
>
> Just got the report from the Mechanic in Florida, the van sounds to
> be
> in
> good shape.
>
> Here the numbers from the compression test, the mechanic says the
> numbers
> are excellent for the van�s age and mileage of 150K, here�s what he
> said
> in
> the positive:
>
> Engine Compression #
> 125/130/130/130
>
> Shifts very smooth, like new.
>
> Engine is rock solid, no leaks, gasket problems, no evidence of oil
> or
> coolant leaks.
>
> Shocks are good, looked like they have been replaced.
>
> Tires good life 60% or more life left, spare is full size tire,
> decent
> tread
> needs air.
>
>
> The Bad:
>
> Problems found:
>
> Lic. Plate bulb out
>
> Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing
>
> Right passenger side window motor not working
>
> Tail pipe rusted out 8� piece
>
> Rear hatch lifters need replacement
>
> AC Needs recharging, blows cool but not cold. R12 he believes
>
> Cost Estimate for parts and labor repair $400-500 dollars
>
> Is the price for the repairs to high?
>
> Thanks Robert
> NYC
>
>

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