>    I have compiled a list of unusually COMMON problems
>    that have shown up in our beloved Vanagons.
>    I'm not including regular maintenance items
>    like brakes, or light bulbs after 100,000 miles.
>    These are problems I have seen in a lot of Vanagons
>    that are regular premature problem. I am looking
>    for suggestions to add to this list. Here is what I
>    have so far: 2-25-2002

2.1s throw conrods (due to seizing big-ends?)
Aircon housing dropping
Aircon connectors in pillars melt-down
Transmission failures (pressed-together gears etc)
Slider outer handle breaking (early models)
Window moldings (chrome) turning ghastly dull yellowish
Slider top roller rattling
Window-winder handles breaking
Plastic headlight adjusters break
Licenseplatelight-holder clips break, allowing light units to dangle
Electric-window winder failures