Wow, very sweet looking work.  I second the request to have Dennis move to
the West Coast!

Eric - you are going to be very happy as you drive toward your future
adventures.  I like the new GW EFI setup juxtaposed with the well worn idle
control valve...the new and the old.  Lastly I was kind of hoping there
would be a photo of Dennis somewhere in that photo roll.

Very nice.

Bruce

On Mon, Nov 2, 2020 at 8:43 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> For all that are interested here is a link with some highlights of the
> work being done to Eric's Van. There is still significant detail work for
> the engine compartment including the charge line for the house battery and
> gauge wires for the oil temp, oil pressure and transmission temp gauges
> being installed. There is also a pic of the GW scan tool that will be
> getting mounted mid dash. The GW heavy duty brake drums and exhaust were
> done back in 2018. This trip included a full front end overhaul with a lot
> of T3 bits including anti roll bar, later spindles and the GW front disc
> upgrade. The oil coolers were also added in 2018. Note the trans oil inline
> filter on the return line. The wheels are 17 inch AR95T's. I have 4 in
> stock, 4 on the way. There are only 16 more blanks that can be drilled for
> the Vanagon. When these are gone they are gone for good. Note this is a
> 2,200 pound capacity wheel.
>
> The engine was built from a 2.1 core that Eric had. It is now a 2.3 from
> the GoWesty kit with new heads, HD oil pump. Oil relief hole drilled under
> main bearing to reduce flywheel seal leaks.
> Transmission fully overhauled with ring and pinion replaced with 3.73
> ratio from German Transaxle.
>
> Included in the link is a 30 second video of the engine idling during warm
> up.
>
> I'll keep adding pics to this link as the project progresses. Still to
> come, the gauges, scan gauge mounting, House battery with charger, etc.
>
> Dennis
>
> https://1drv.ms/a/s!AqaEiIhKCAKbke4uw4WpYYh8DTrxEQ
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric
> Caron
> Sent: Monday, November 2, 2020 12:30 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Eric's van is running again
>
> Hi Alistair and others,
>
> I’m trying to get the pics or even a video from Dennis but he is only
> wanting especially neat and orderly pics of his work out there.  So, I’ll
> send along ASAP!
>
> I really enjoy hearing about the success and challenges Dennis worked
> through to get to this point.
>
> Example, first attempt to start didn’t work, one of the main reasons?  A
> faulty fuse in an otherwise correctly installed new component.
>
> It must be so challenging to do so much detailed work and then have an
> obstacle like that get in the way!
>
> But, it is either electrons, fuel, or air.  Dennis found the electron
> block and now it is running.
>
> Once tidied up and timing set I’m sure I’ll get a video to share.
>
> Eric
>
>
> > On Nov 2, 2020, at 10:07 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
> >
> > Hey that’s great news Eric.
> >
> > Let’s have more pics of the engine bay, that sexy pale blue :-)
> >
> > Alistair
> >
> >> On Nov 1, 2020, at 6:51 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi folks,
> >>
> >>       Have to share that Dennis called tonight so I could hear the 2.3
> engine he rebuilt up and running.
> >>
> >>       He heard a very happy cheer from Heidi and me knowing this means
> the van is well on it’s way to coming home.  Having the systems upgraded
> and set up by Dennis is very reassuring.
> >>
> >>       I almost think Dennis sounded happier then we did with the sound
> of that engine running so nicely right after first start up.
> >>
> >> Send us some good vanagon list energy and I hope to be posting updates
> and info from my own van projects soon!
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >> 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> >> 2.3 DGW Dennis Go Westy Engine  with late vanagon set up and upgrades.
> >
>