Great pics, Pete!

Where did you stuff that massive RB100 battery? I also see that you're
using Victron components for monitoring. Any chance you have a wiring
diagram you'd be willing to share?

Regards,
MB

On Wed, Mar 13, 2019 at 7:10 AM Pete O <pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote:

> Still in progress!
>
> Here are some pix from the work:
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/qShXntSWP67VeCAn8
>
> Congrats on getting all those miles out of your bus!  Hope my stock 2.1
> lasts that long!
>
>
> Pete Owsianowski
> 1987 Westy
> "JoesVan"
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 9:26 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
> > All of us are hanging by our fingernails to hear your report of how it
> all
> > went!  173,000 is about exactly 100,000 miles less than mine.
> >
> > On Tuesday, March 12, 2019, 6:18:22 PM PDT, Pete O <
> pnoceanwesty@GMAIL.COM>
> > wrote:
> >
> >
> > Just completing all new bushings, springs, shocks, ball joints. Also went
> > with the GoWesty big brake and hub kit. This will go with the Van Cafe
> 16"
> > Carrot wheels and AT Grabbers. Looking for some improved handling!  Our
> > 1987 Westy has 173,000 on the frame.  Did a top end rebuild on the stock
> > 2.1 about 6 years ago.
> >
> >
> > Pete O
> > 1987 Westy "JoesVan"
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > On Tue, Mar 12, 2019 at 7:07 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > I have owned my 1985 Vanagon GL for 30 years.  It is a 4 speed manual,
> > > tintop, with GoWesty 16" wheels, and has power steering.  I now have
> > > 273,000 miles.  I am planning on keeping if "forever".  I'm
> > wondering...is
> > > there a rule of thumb regarding suspension components and when it might
> > be
> > > wise to consider replacement of bushings, ball joints, and such?
> > > I have only replaced the front and rear shocks; no other work has been
> > > done to the suspension.  I currently have no issues with vibrations or
> > > unusual tire wear.  The alignment is true, and the vehicle drives
> nicely.
> > > I mostly drive highways and freeways.  I drive gently.  Only very
> > > occasionally on dirt roads, probably a total of 400 miles out of the
> > > 273,000.  Just like I did when I converted my perfectly running 1.9 to
> a
> > > 2.2 Subie engine, I tend to lean towards preventing problems when parts
> > and
> > > service is "relatively" easy to do, rather than having much stress in
> > 5-10
> > > years from now.  Plus, the enjoyment of a stronger ride.
> > >
> > > Was wondering if you had any words of advise?
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > RichSan Diego
> > >
> >
>

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