John
did you forget the front blower motor
Bob
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2005 5:44 AM
Subject: Vanagon Musings

> Seems there is always something to do on your vehicle if you own a
> Vanagon. Mine has needed some attention for sometime and I finally broke
> down and started in on the list of projects.
>
> 1)Windshield leaks - both bottom corners - and badly sand pitted
> _Action_ -  Installed a new windshield with new rubber seal 9Bus Depot)
> without trim groove. CA look.
>
> 2) Leaking Power Steering Rack
> _Action:_ replaced PS rack with rebuilt Mavel unit. New rubber and
> bushings. Installed new  PS system filter. (Ken at Vanagain.com)
>
> 3) Blown Seams in Muffler, Dead O2 sensor
> _Action:_ new Muffler and Tail Pipe (Ken at Vanagain.com), New Bosch O2
> sensor ( Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL)
>
> 4) Spark knock under load
> _Action:_ Tune up - New plugs, rotor finger, distributor cap, air filter
> (Small Car Parts, B'ham, AL)  re-set timing.
>
> 5) Squealing Disc brakes, binding rear brake
> _Action:_  Machine rear drums and front rotors, lube front wheel
> bearings. Install new rear brake cylinders,  install new front pads and
> rear shoes. Install new front spindle locking nuts.( parts from Ken at
> Vanagain.com)
>
> 6) CV Bearings
> _Action: _Inject CV grease into boots under boot edge using hollow
> needle greasing tool. Massaged grease into bearings.
>
> 7) Manual Tranny Service;
> _Action:_ Bi-annual tranny fluid change - Redline MT-90
>
> 8) Oil Change
> _Action:_ Change Oil - Mobil One 15W50, Mahle filter
>
> 9) Coolant  Change
> _Action:_ Flush system and fill with 4 gallons (est) of 50/50 Texaco
> biodegradable orange, two bottles of Red Line Water Wetter.
>
> 10) Dead AC system
> Action: Flush AC system, install new filter, new compressor, new seals,
> test and service the system. (Parts from Ken at Vanagain.com)
>
> That is the current list just accomplished.
>
> Other projects in the next few weeks:
>
> Install headlight relay upgrade
> Install Hella lighting upgrade 80/100 watt lights.
> Tire balance and front end alignment
> Por 15 the battery box
> Touch up a couple of rusty spots where rocks chipped through the paint.
>
> I'm sure I will add addittional projects in time., but right now I am
> getting the old girl ready for winter.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
>