

| Subject: | A few questions about '86 Vanagon |
| From: | Bill Collins |
| Date: | Sun, 16 Feb 1997 19:37:45 -0500 |
I'm thinking of buying an '86 Vanagon Westfalia with 150k miles on it, and have a few questions: 1) Its an automatic. How well do these hold up? It works fine, but I would expect 150k to be about the end of life for an automatic. 2) The exhaust manifold has a hairline crack in the bend where it goes up to the head, on both passenger side sections. I have heard exhaust components for these are VERY expensive. Any comments? 3) The air conditioner clutch and pulley are missing. Anyone know if these are readily avaliable at a resonable price, or is it likely to be a problem? 4) The A/C looks to be an add on unit (it has the same controls as the dealer added air on my '81 Rabbit) Does the air ducting extend to the dash, or does this produce cold air only from the rear vents? 5) Other than these problems, the van seems to be in nearly perfect condition, with the heads replaced in the last year or so, and new tires. Any guess at a fair price? (remember, its a Westy) Thanks, Bill
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