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Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1999 2:56 AM
Subject: vanagon Digest - 16 Mar 1999

>There are 3 messages totalling 108 lines in this issue.
>
>Topics of the day:
>
>  1. 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
>  2. '90 syncro power locks
>  3. Vanagon models, power specifics
>
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>Date:    Tue, 16 Mar 1999 23:23:57 -0700
>From:    Carl Hammerdorfer <carlh@LAMAR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
>Subject: 86 Vanagon intermittently shuts off at speed
>
>HI,
>
>First posting so I hope I'm doing this correctly.
>
>Our vanagon, with a super engine that will pull us up to Summit
>County at a high rate of speed, has developed what I think is an
>electrical failure.  Three months ago on hwy 25 it cut out
>completely at 65 mph.  I pumped the gas but it just died.  Got
>on the shoulder and coasted and a few seconds later it ran
>again. Went the other 90 miles to Colorado Springs without
>incident.
>
>On the way home it did it again, once.  Then the problem
>disappeared for a few weeks.  But now it's back with a
>vengance.  It does it frequently and at all speeds, so much so
>that my wife refuses to haul the kids in it.  I learned that
>when it cuts out I can switch the ignition off and then back on
>(with clutch in and then pop it when I switch it back on) and
>that eliminates the problem for anywhere from 30 seconds to a
>week. Lately more often 30 seconds.
>
>I've replaced the coil, but that didnt' do anything. Someone
>told me there might be a static electricity problem in the "air
>box" (we live at 5000 feet and frequently drive above 10000), so
>I bought a $160 "air intake harness" from the dealer.  Total rip
>off, since it looks like it costs 25 cents to make. Fixed it for
>a few days but the problem is still with us now.
>
>Don't know what else to describe.  Anyone heard of this problem?
>
>Cheers,
>
>Carl
>
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>Date:    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 01:31:45 EST
>From:    Michael Modl <Modl6971@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: '90 syncro power locks
>
>You need to replace the passenger door lock actuator. The actuator is
electric
>and is faulty. It's not to difficult to replace. See ya, Michael.
> 87 syncro
> 87 Quattro
>
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>Date:    Wed, 17 Mar 1999 02:21:30 EST
>From:    Roger&Zoe Ann Banker <Vantaztik@AOL.COM>
>Subject: Re: Vanagon models, power specifics
>
>In a message dated 3/16/99 9:34:22 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>jrdorn@bellsouth.net writes:
>
>> Your questions cover an awful lot of ground.  In what part of the country
>> will the van be used?
>>  Mainly the midwest.
>>  >  > What will you be using the van for?
>>  Daily driving, long trips, as well as hauling around the other members
of
>my
>> brass quintet while we are on tour.  Which is fairly often, about 25 to
30k
>miles per
>>  year.
>>  >  > Are you getting air or water cooled?
>>  Probably water, for heat and possibly air conditioning.
>>  Air conditioning works the same in air or water cooled, but the water
>cooled engines do put out more heat.  And given the high mileage and heavy
>loads you will be hauling, I would look for a 1986 or newer, since that was
>the last year to increase the engine size.
>>  > What is your budget?
>>  This is still under debate, but hopefully reasonable.
>>  >  > Can you do some of your own repairs?
>>  Yes, I have done quite a bit of my own work.
>>  Part of the "charm" of these vehicles is that they seem to demand a
close
>relationship with many of its parts, especially the engine.  Having some
time
>and aptitude definitely helps.
>>  > The basic body is the same for all years, but there are equipment
>differences, and lots of camper options.
>>  I think I might be interested in a weekender so I can haul a bunch of
>people, but then my wife and I can also get out for quick trips.
>>  The Synchros are nice, but they are rare and cost more.  If you don't
need
>the 4-wheel drive, there are lots of nice camper options in 2-wheel drive
>vans.  I like the Wolfsburg camper edition for casual trips, but there are
>lots of different camper conversions.  If you camp in the cold, you may
want
>to consider a "bubble top" camper, with insulation and heat.  Whatever you
>get, try out the bed.  Some of them are an aquired taste.
>The stock engine will get you where you need to go, just change the fluids
on
>time, including the coolant, and never let it overheat.  Check out the
posts
>on this list for different power options.
>Have fun,
>Roger & Zoe Ann
>1987 Synchro Adventurewagen
>
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