In a message dated 16/03/2005 12:10:26 AM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

I  recently bought a 1988 Vanagon GL automatic which the PO told me had
a  seized engine. It's parked at my Dad's place... this morning he was
having  a look at it and decided to try turning the key. The starter
engages and  turns the flywheel, but the engine does not turn over.

Is this  potentially a simple problem with the flex plate, starter, TC
or flywheel;  or is it more likely that the PO is correct and the engine
is toast?   I might be able to spare some time to look at it over easter
weekend and  was wondering what I should tackle first.

Greg, that's the very common broken flex  plate problem.  Those flex plates
are the same on all Bus/Vanagon auto  trannys.  They are NLA at the dealer so
get looking for a good used  one.  No, I do not have one at this time.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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camping event, Almonte, ON, June 09 ~ 12, 2005
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