That's the only way I could see a diff lasting that long..... the number one
killer of  VW bus/vans is because it has so much room inside everyone just
figures... well lets load her up....and later down the road.... the old
rumble starts...that's also one of the things that's so hard to
figure/assess on a used van... it's best, to just ask.... how much can you
get in here?... if the PO says... OH TONS... we just pile it all in and
haven't had any problems yet.... You will... and lots of old buses were just
bought in the spring and used one summer for a cross country trip in which
they tried to bring along ever thing... then it's sold in the fall... your
best used Vanagon is a one owner...who didn't overload, changed the
antifreeze every 2 years, and kept on top of the servicing, if they did,
they will have all the records, if they don't have the records... buyer be
prepared

-----Original Message-----
From: Mark Rokus

>Concerning this specific van, I recently (~3000 miles ) purchased it and
>from the looks of the interior I believe it had little use.  The prime
mechanic
>and complete service records indicate that a Dr.'s wife owned it and they
were
>never into the tranny.  Lot of clutches but no tranny work...
>
>Robert Rountree wrote:
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Mark Rokus
>>
>> >My '87 SyncroWesty has over 250,000 miles on the original box.  It is
>> starting
>> >to announce that it is time to start collecting info as it is developing
a
>> >bearing whine. Nothing broke, shifts fine, just getting noisy.
>> >Mark Rokus
>>
>> Mark, I want to ask you a question,
>> cause I have a feeling I know why you got that far...
>>
>> My question:   Do you ever OVERLOAD your Camper?
>>
>> I bet the answer is.... very rarely...... Am I close?
>>
>> Rob
>> 87 Westy SyncroGL.....Cynosure (slip&drip)
>>
>> rountree@planeteer.com
>