This is the young man that bought my 82. You guys may remember various
posts from me over the years about this van.. or not. I can vouch for the
history of the van and can answer any questions about that. Sean, the new
owner, has all the repair paperwork on the bus throughout its entire
history and I will be glad to answer any other questions. Seems like a nice
guy, if anyone out there can help him I'm sure he would get very grateful.

David Higginbotham
82 Westy (now Seans)
85 Westy (retirement project)
Silk Hope, NC

Date:    Sat, 30 May 2015 07:54:38 -0400
From:    Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Probably get this one for $2k

Why I made that suggestion. $3k won't get an engine replaced but if
repairable will definitely cover that.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
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Ben
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2015 10:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Probably get this one for $2k

The van is located at a reputable garage. I don't know any other details
beyond that. His repair budget was $3K. I assume the estimates for repairs
exceeded that number.

BenT
sent from my electronic leash

> On May 29, 2015, at 7:40 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
wrote:
>
> It may only need a valve job or to have the head gaskets replaced and the
heads torqued properly. New heads are even available. What is needed is some
good diagnostics! Even on the air cooled engines I have changed a head with
the engine in place. Unless other stuff is missing (it most likely died from
> overheating) a new head, some gaskets and 5 to 8 hours labor and it could
be running and he can drive it home.
>
> Dennis