On  1 Jul 96 at 12:44, Christopher P. Gibbs L.B.I.P. wrote:

> As Bo suggested following the old manual is a great way to go.  
> 
> The one thing that I did in accordance to the manual was to remove the 
> manifold, just as well.  On removal of the manifold I discovered a small 
> crack (near the mount) around one inch long.....I DID NOT replace the 
> manifold as the dealer suggested BIG$$$$$, I found a good shop and got 
> it welded.  The shop in CA told me that they had do many Vanagon 
> manifolds with the SAME DEFECT in THE SAME PLACE!
Which manifold are we talking about here?
 
> So, you may want to check out the manifold thoroughly on removal, BTW 
> the manifold FOR ME was the hardest thing to get off!.
> 
> Hope this helps,
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Chris Gibbs 88 westfalia
> 
> 
> Shawn
'88 Westy 331k (Kyra)
'85 Jetta TD 349k (Jenni)