Date: Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:39:57 -0500
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Jonce Fancher <strtbug@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: 85 westi FS for a 78 westi
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Hi all
1st of all i need to know what the goods and bads are for a 78 westi?
motor size what to look for etc. i may have one lined up to look at
this coming week. so im going to have to put my 85 Vanagon Westi up for
sale. here is the poop if you want to know. ive owned it for approx
little over a year. i have gone through it mechanically. ive replaced
or rebuilt all of its quirks. i have enough spare parts to build a 2nd
vanagon.
the goods:
runs and drives like a caddy motor very strong
98% rust free
no major accidents some minor scartch and dent type stuff
interior is clean and rip free
curtains and privicies are all there
have accessory single middle seat
spare everything. from Radiator to tail pipe
new OX sensor, exhaust header, muffler,intake seals,air filter tune up
stuff.
raised the rear end from sagging,new cv joint boots and speedo cable
new master cylinder and brakes all bled.
A/C works perfect
the bads:
unknown miles could be anything from 96k to 180k just dont know speedo
was replaced before i got it and i replaced the whole cluster to get
the clock to work
screen in upper bunk tent is not that good privacy is. small tear in
very back that has been fixed.
ive never taken the time to fill the propane and check all the camping
gear out. i.e.stove and fridge
engine leaks a small amount of antifreeze near the cross over pipe.
near the water pump i have the seal but not the time it doesnt leak all
the time and just a few drops not enough to need to fill over flow tank
small oil leak that is intermittent. but never enough to need to top
off.
some seam rust on driver side.
spare parts : just the big stuff
Radiator and fan all hoses and expansion tanks, water pump etc.
complete dissassembled machined/balanced engine with full rebuild kit
and full set of bearings and 2 sets of heads
complete fuel injection set up with 2 computers and all wiring and
sensors fuel pump and fuel tank with sender
spare set of front seats
5 spare tires and rims
spare transmission with starter
compete brake system and booster
spare dash and door panels
spare bumpers and brakets and lenses. sliding door rear hatch and front
doors
spare steering column and piles of misc. goodies,
front windshield and wiper motors and arms. spare power steering pump
and steering rack. spare altenator
lot of stuff eh??
if you want just the westi with no frills just drive it away 4500 and
your out camping
if you want 2 k worth of parts plus make it 5200.00 and bring a spare
truck to take it all with you
if you have a 76-79 westi to trade then let me know must be a 4 speed
and in equal condition (no rust or repainted bondo buckets)
i can put it on the lift for you to look at on the bottom side.
this vanagon has been estimated by other vanagon/vw persons at about 5k
to 6500. im not looking to score huge money on this vanagon. i just
want someone to take care of it and enjoy it to the fullest
i live in Saline Michigan south of Ann Arbor
thanks Jonce
e-mail me if you need more info
