In a message dated 99-02-14 04:29:01 EST, cazesfamily@IMAG.NET writes:

<<      I recently purchased a 1971 westy and have heard from a couple of
people
 that that particular year had some problems.  I'm not sure what type of
 problems.  Does anybody have any idea what i mean ?  Also, if one was
 looking to purchase a later model westy, what year would one look towards
 for the best overall package ?  I've heard that the early 80's had some
 problems.  Any help would be great.
 Cheers !!

 Joe
 71 Westy
 cazesfamily@ima >>

actually, youve picked the most reliable and easy to work on years out of ALL
vw vans.....  '71's dont have any "problems" ...  inherent to that yr..
'71 was an excellent year.....good chioce, IMO...

chris