I may have to do some more research, timing advance pins and bushings seem
to be pretty worn out and possibly changing gap while running, she had them
so tight that a dollar bill folded in half was tight when points were wide
open. Had to match book gap them being on the road while having an issue
On Jul 3, 2016 1:47 PM, "Eric Wunrow" <VW@ericwunrow.com> wrote:

> Good on Ya, Eric!
>
> With a name like that, you gotta be good!
>
>    Eric
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> On Jul 3, 2016, at 6:11 AM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
>
> > I resemble that remark!
> >
> >        The vanagon community is the main reason I’m able to enjoy my
> westfalia as a blind owner care taker.
> >
> >        People are willing to talk me through oil changes, rear wiper
> motor replacement, Changing shocks, changing ignition switch, replacing
> parts on the dash, tracking down  hidden blown rear heater fuse, water pump
> replacement, sink repairs and on and on.
> >
> > And, how about the folks that sent me replacement parts such as hard to
> find brown ashtray just because they noticed I needed them through posts.
> >
> > I have brighter headlights due to a VW friend driving miles to help me
> install the kit.  My CV boot had a hole in it the shop could not find but a
> VW friend answering a unrelated question noticed grease splatter and we got
> that boot replaced early.
> >
> > However, being a new owner, a owner with a physical disability, or being
> blind adds challenges!
> >
> >        I wanted to remove the driver’s side hinged battery cover
> yesterday.  No matter how I tried to get those little screws out they would
> not come out.
> >
> >        I finally realized they were pop rivets!  Don’t take your eyes
> for granted, they are helpful!
> >
> > cover is now off and I’ll use self tapping screws to replace the cover
> once the house battery is installed.
> >
> > this is one diverse, helpful, and entertaining community!
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >> On Jul 2, 2016, at 11:39 PM, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey Eric,
> >> thanks for making me chuckle.
> >>
> >> Hey ! ..if Anyone complains or thinks their at some disadvantage Vanagon
> >> tech-wise, we can just say ..
> >> we have one member who can't even see  and he manages to cope with it
> >> all just fine !
> >>
> >> On 7/2/2016 8:10 PM, Eric Wunrow wrote:
> >>> Thatta Boy, Scott!
> >>>
> >>> Considering we're full-timers..
> >>> newish to our '84…
> >>> and love it to death…
> >>> those other guys were bumming me out, Man! :-)
> >>>
> >>>   Eric
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> >>>   303. 988. 8717
> >>>
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> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Jul 2, 2016, at 2:25 PM, Scott - IMAP <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I never discourage people from owning Vanagons ..
> >>>>
> >>>> I just tell them they take SPECIAL CARE AND UNDERSTANDING ..
> >>>> that they are not like a old, say, Toyota that will run forever with
> >>>> hardly any repairs..
> >>>>
> >>>> I also ask if they have ever owned a VW of any kind.
> >>>> Some VW background helps for sure.
> >>>>
> >>>> Fortunately older VW's are pretty conducive to owner-repair and
> >>>> maintenance.
> >>>>
> >>>> On 7/2/2016 6:59 AM, Edward Maglott wrote:
> >>>>> Dennis says:  "One thing you will find as a new Vanagon owner is
> that most
> >>>>> regular shops are not equipped or willing to bother with vehicles of
> this
> >>>>> vintage, never mind the Vanagon with its idiosyncrasies."
> >>>>>
> >>>>> worse yet are those shops that don't know what they are doing but
> try to
> >>>>> work on the Vanagon anyway, causing much more damage than good.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Edward
> >
>