I think the answer to the Vanagon repair syndrome is to always have a 2nd
vehicle.  I can't think how much life would be complicated for me if the
Vanagon was my only vehicle that I had to rely on each day.  Those who use
the Vanagon as the sole means of transportation and daily driver -- you
have my respect and admiration.

Roland

On Wed, Oct 17, 2012 at 12:07 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote:

> Is there a Eurovan forum like there is a Vanagon forum? Did VW stop making
> Eurovan campers after 2003?
>
> The point of these questions is that I'm highly frustrated with my van
> right now and thinking about getting a newer van. Yes, I said it. After
> coming home last night to work on cleaning grounds to fix the idle problem,
> before I could replace the blown paper speakers, fix the hazard light
> switch, and fix the potable water pump, I found a pool of coolant under the
> van, for something like the 20th time. Don't get me started on ill-fitting
> exhaust pipes. I worked on fixing the coolant leak till 10 PM last night so
> that I'd have a way to get to work this morning. Grrr... Try shoving a 1/4"
> fuel line on a 7 mm fitting with hot coolant spraying out sometime; you'll
> understand some of my frustration. Local, quick parts sourcing is a MAJOR
> problem with this van anymore.
>
> Anyway, if anybody on the list has experience with Eurovans and could fill
> me in, off-list, on some of the fun issues I may be looking at there, I'd
> love to hear about it. It might make me take my van to the body shop after
> all . . .
>
> On a positive note, my new iPhone is coming tomorrow!!!
>
> Sigh...
> Marc
>