If anyone would be interested in a1985 sunroof Vanagon with the conversion 5
cyl. Audi engine installed(needs wiring harness)has a 1987 2.2.liter engine
The van is rust free(white)4 speed.1-800 tech help is included $3000.00.   I
also have all the stuff from a diesel Vanagon if you want to convert your
waterboxer $600.00       and a 1987 VanagonGL, automatic trans,new heads 2 K
ago runs great $3000.00      Located in Akron,Ohio Phone330.928.5637
-----Original Message-----
From: John Rodgers <inua@CYBERMESA.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, October 19, 1999 10:37 AM
Subject: Vanagon Down in Clinton,Oklahoma

>First, let me say a big thanks to all who have responded to my problem
>with phone calls and to the gracious posts on my behalf by Ken Wilfy,
>Joel Cort, and Joel Walker.
>
>As I gather more information, my needs change. Here are the facts, and
>some questions. If any can point me in a direction it would be
>appreciated.
>
>The cylinder on the left side of the vehicle, forward toward the driver,
>
>is the one that blew the piston. Symptoms were massive white smoke out
>the tail pipe, aluminum particles welded to the spark plug, "Zero"
>compression, case pressurization with leaking valve cover gaskets after
>running engine with new gaskets  installed.
>
>Questions:
>1) Would it be possible to just pull and change a  cylinder and
>piston/rings with corresponding head work. Or
>What would you recommend given the symptoms.
>
>2) Can anyone recommend a competent shop somewhere in the Oklahoma City
>area. I can have the vehicle moved there.
>
>3) Can I tow the vehicle on its own wheels. I'm thinking of maybe
>renting a Ryder or U-haul van to haul my gear in, and perhaps trying to
>tow the Vanagon behind all the way to Birmingham, AL which is my final
>destination. I've a top mechanic there that I trust. Can this be done
>with the van, given its rear engine/transaxle configuration.
>
>
>Any and all suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>John Rodgers
>580-323-6840   Room 130  Clinton, OK
>