Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2003 16:59:08 -0700
Reply-To: James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: James Ballen <ballenjames@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Suggestions on an '83 Camper
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<DIV>It's been some time since i've been on this list...I just joined again as about a week ago I became the third owner of an '83 water-cooled Vanagon GL Country Homes Camper conversion. It is a really sweet machine, with an interior that is gorgeous, but like most 20yo vdubs, it is not w/out its issues.</DIV>
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<DIV>The engine is original with "105k" on it. This is in quotes because the PO, who I believe is very trustworthy, said the odometer crapped out in 1998. It is stuck at 61338. He also gave me records from the original owner that he had to replace the odometer at 14k as well. So the 2nd one worked for about 12 years, but is currently dead. Neither the trip odometer or the regular odometer function. </DIV>
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<DIV>In addition to this, the spedometer only functions about 80% of the time, and makes a rattle-type sound between 50-60mph. The analog clock also is funky, and works only about 30% of the time. </DIV>
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<DIV>I'm wondering:</DIV>
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<DIV>-could all these things be related to each other?</DIV>
<DIV>-how hard is it to disassemble the dash and replace or repair the odometer(s)?</DIV>
<DIV>-Is there a fix for the clock, or should I get a new one?</DIV>
<DIV>-same w/the spedometer...anything i can do to help it?</DIV>
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<DIV>I was excited to see all the posts about tires, as i need a new pair as well.</DIV>
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<DIV>Any other CHC owners out there? there doesn't seem to be alot of info on the net about them except for the CHC home page.</DIV>
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<DIV>Thanks to all! and esp. anyone who can help with my questions.</DIV>
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<DIV>If anyone wants to see a pic or two, let me know.</DIV>
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<DIV>take care,</DIV>
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<DIV>-James in Berkeley,CA (transplanted from MA :)</DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>MSN 8 helps <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMRENUS/2743">ELIMINATE E-MAIL VIRUSES. </a> Get 2 months FREE*.</html>
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