It came like that and I've only had it a year. It got 24mpg around the
country with 7 people and a bunch of music equipment too. That is the only
reason why I dealt with doing so many repairs but my high mpg dreams are
fading. A guy that said my fuel injectors could use replacing said I could
get 30 if I replaced all 4 but that seems possibly exaggerated. Maybe I
should go pick it up in Iowa and keep it... oh god it's so far.

On Sun, Sep 2, 2012 at 10:57 AM, Pat <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote:

> Heck with the Vanagon, just tell us how you get 24mpg in a gas powered
> Vanagon.
> Better yet, get a patent, you'll make a lot more money from that than
> selling this van.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Kendra Calhoun
> Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 8:48 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: 82 Vanagon
>
> Hi Vanagon list! Not sure if my last e-mail went through, I had a friend
> use my e-mail account while I was away from the net to make the posting for
> me. My 82 Vanagon broke down in Des Moines, IA a few weeks ago... a problem
> with the axle. I was on tour and didn't have time to wait for parts, so I
> rented a car and left it there in Des Moines to get fixed. It's all good to
> go now and ready to drive away. It's sitting in front of the mechanic's
> house and he's got the title.
>
> Summary is
>
> 1982 VW Vanagon, 68k miles, I purchased it for $3000 last November and have
> put about $2000 of work into it. New axles, wheel bearing, oil changed
> every 3000 miles, 24 mpg, runs on gas not diesel, egr has been cleaned
> recently out but the light is still on. Blower doesn't work but she won't
> overheat. New windshield wipers! I can go up to 80mph on a not so windy
> day. New spark plugs and spark plug wires. Roof leaks where the pop top was
> so I have duct tape on it for the moment. Needs new struts for the
> truck/back door unless you want a good workout. Interior is FAIR but the
> backseat could use some restuffing... it's springy back there. I've taken
> this van all around the USA twice and think I've worked out a lot of kinks,
> I just want something... else.
>
> I sort of ended up stranded in the northeast so I moved to Portland, ME and
> my mechanic in Des Moines is handling the vehicle sale for me. I can
> arrange to have more pictures sent if you like. I'm really trying to get
> rid of it so I can get a new car before winter up here in Maine as my bike
> ride to and from work is a total of 32 miles so... please! Let's make a
> deal!
>
> Give me a call or email if you have questions/interest :)
>
> Kendra
> 319 433 5989
>
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