Zoltan,
Where do son and van reside? One of us might be near and available for a consult. 

Stephen

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> On Sep 5, 2021, at 7:31 AM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> 
> Hi Neil,
> 
> I did leave a well used Bentley manual with the an and a lot of spare parts.
> And fortunately, he is well funded because I did not give him any.  He
> learned to make his own money the hard way and takes good care of it with
> crypto investments, having had it multiplied many times over.
> 
> Just got a message from him that now there is spark but still not everything
> perfect enough for him.
> He might not ask for help, as most real men want to fix things without one.
> It's a good test for him to become a Vanagon guy.
> 
> Thanks for your reply,
> Zoltan
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Neil
> Sent: Sunday, September 5, 2021 1:20 AM
> To: thewestyman
> Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> Subject: Re: My son inherited my van ...
> 
> Hi Zoltan.
> 
> If your son doesn't have a Vanagon Bentley manual and if his funds are
> limited, a used copy of the Haynes Air Cooled Vanagon manual can be
> found for not too much money. If he lives in the US, here's one for
> sale in Eugene Oregon:
> 
> https://eugene.craigslist.org/pts/d/eugene-vw-service-manuals/7357095674.html
> 
> I'm quite sure people on this list will be more than happy to help him
> solve the no start issue.
> 
> Neil.
> 
>> On 9/4/21, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
>> 
>> I am Zoltan, who used to be an active member on this great List.  Now,
>> living in Hungary for the last two years and not really into the vans
>> anymore having sold all my stuff back in the US.
>> 
>> Just got a phone call from my young son who inherited my air-cooled van,
>> telling me he is having some electrical problems, like not getting a
>> spark.
>> Could not help him through the phone as I don’t remember things about the
>> van much anymore, and I was not ever a great champon in the electrical
>> department too.
>> 
>> 
>> So, I ask you all to be kind enough to help him in his Vanagon troubles.
>> He
>> is a most wonderful old fashion classical boy with mechanical skills but
>> no
>> experience.  Anyone would be honored to know him and it’s a pleasure to be
>> around with.
>> 
>> I hope, he would be a useful member in time.
>> 
>> The van is a 1982 full camper with 2 liter air-cooled engine, all stock.
>> I
>> beautiful condition.
>> 
>> My best regards to you all,
>> 
>> Zoltan
>> 
> 
> 
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> Neil n
> 
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