Did I miss how much you are getting it for?
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 7:03 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> That sounds like a LOT for a rebuilt transmission (it's an automatic).
> What if I did the work myself, anybody know?
>
> Jim
>
> On Mon, Aug 30, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> > Jim,
> >
> > If this has an Auto... be sure to check the flex plate when you have the
> > tranny work done.
> >
> > I have a 2.1l form a 91 in my 84 westy.  If you don't have the history on
> > the heads, be sure to do a leak-down (compression check of each cly) to
> > check that out.
> > Also, the fuel lines should be replaced if they haven't done that yet.
> >
> > ALL of the Vanagons had fold flat rear seats that turned into beds.  The
> > Westy's and Weekenders have the pop-top, and those are the ones to get.
> >
> > Expect to pay about $1,500 to $2,000 to fix the tranny problem.
> >
> > Hope this helps!
> >
> > Jack
>  >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
> Of
> > Jim Felder
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 2010 3:58 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Tell me about this model vanagon
> >
> > I'm thinking about the purchase of a 91 Vanagon. The picture of it is
> > poor, so I can't tell a whole lot, and I want some background before I
> > call the owner.
> >
> > The car is a silver automatic, and does not have the cladding but has
> > chrome bumpers and end caps. The ad says it has jump seats and a
> > folding bed, but no mention of any other Carat or Wolfsburg amenities
> > like a table. I can't tell about the mirrors from the image.
> >
> > The car is said to be in excellent condition inside and out, with good
> > motor and AC. It currently will only go into reverse, and needs a
> > muffler.
> >
> > It looks to have steel wheels, which neither of my 90 or 91 had.
> >
> > Let me know what you know about this model.
> >
> > Jim
> >
> >
>