If it has air conditioning, the fan will run all the time if the air
conditioning switch is left on.  The problem there may be as simple as that.

Should the automatic trans require an overhaul, it could cost somewhere
between $850.00 and $1,000.00 (unless you do it yourself, of course).  A
used automatic tranny, if you can find one cheap, might be a way to go.

Mike

David M wrote:
> I have an opportunuity to buy a Vanagon, the body and
> interior is really nice, its a 1989 Wolfsburg model.
> The current owner says it has two problems (1) the
> radiator fan will not shut off and (2) the auto trans
> does not always shift up when it should.
> I was wondering if any of the experts on this list
> might know how potentially expensive it would be to
> fix these problems. Once I know, I'll have more idea
> how much to offer for the van. Or, do you think I
> should just pass on it. What is a reasonable price to
> pay for a good Vanagon.
>
> - David
>
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