What did YOU do to your van today?

[DAIZEE]

Today Scooby Blu to the shop to have the Brake Master Cylinder replaced (I had the part) I sat there for 5 hrs only to find out that it was the top of the Clutch Master (the accordion part). So sat around several more hrs while the owner drove to pick one up. I offered to go but was turned down. So fixed within minutes and then putting the top of the dash and wiring/harnesses back on blew a few fuses on the glow plugs. My bill was for over $300.00 and only $120.00 of that was labour time.. The cylinder cost $171 but he only paid less than $100.00 but he charged me more because he went to pick it up. gggggrrrrr See SB thread.
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'09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)

[macjack]

That instrument cluster looks great!
-macjack
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87 TDI Syncro Westy
81 Westy (sold)
80 Rabbit Wolfsburg (rolled)
Bike as primary transportation

[Love My Westy]

I received my new Van Cafe muffler and tailpipe from UPS today. I'm not sure when it will be installed, but as soon as I have time. I don't want to do it in the rain.

[chardog1971]

tried to buff out the oxidation.not so well ,must have more power.drove it.best feeling ever. replaced blown bulb above sink
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1980 westy
1980 vannagon
1984 BMW 318i gone but not forgotten

[madspaniard]

Last weekend, installed Jackbombay poptop shocks and rearmost Yakima Wide Body artificial raingutters for poptop roof rack. I used same hole for Wide Body and shock so no big washer stands out in the fiberglass.

Today, replaced old brake flex lines with brand new sparky steel lines all around, can't tell much difference when applying brakes but I did notice front left flex line was about to burst in one place so I'm glad I did this. Also replaced original speedo cable with VanCafe OE german speedo cable.
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1991 Westy auto w/ Peloquin TBD

"The only difference between me and a madman is that I'm not mad” - Salvador Dali

[SWbySWesty]

Replaced sink water pump. No flow. Detached hoses, but broke the 90 degree elbow on top of the water tank. DAMN.
Ordered a new faucet since the original is clogged up.
Going to replace the water lines because they look gross. Sounds like I'll be heading to the store for an elbow and a few feet of water line. I guess from what I read, these small $30 projects get bigger...I'm a new Westy owner, but coming from the Jeep rock crawling world I'm not surprised there's more wrong when you take it apart. Fix it right the first time.

Planning the stereo and upgraded two battery auxiliary system for this weekend.
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1986 Westy - Billie Jean
A Westy with a Jeep heart (Pura Vida)
www.theadventurebrigade.blogspot.com - Latest update: Johnson Valley - Nov 22, 2011

[ragnarhairybreeks]

added a dual horn and relay set up, copying the factory way. Two Fiamm horns (not air horns) and now the van sounds like an old Cadillac...sheesh.

wiring diagrams etc here:
http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/10/06/dual-horn-relay-and-wiring/

alistair
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'86 7 passenger syncro, converted to westy pop top, project still in progress
'82 westy, diesel converted to gas in '94, now gone...
https://shufti.blog/
Old address still works...
http://shufti.wordpress.com

[taigagreen]

[Love My Westy]

Today I replaced my leaky muffler with a new Van Cafe muffler. I also put on a new tailpipe. It only took me about 2 hours. It sounds great and looks good.

My van turned 134,000 miles today. At the end of this month it will be 24 years since I brought it home new.

[Hooptie Love]

Started up the zetec for the first time.

New motor
New Cooling lines
New Heater Hoses
New Clutch
New Ignition Switch
New Fuel Lines
New Axles
New CV's
Fresh Fluids

Almost busted my nose (don't ask).

[j8]

[MichaelRpdx]

Filled it with goodies, savory and sweet
Down the road for a weekend treat
Far from home and work we'll go
To Gold Beach, Oregon Coast, with friends to meet
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Michael in PDX
Sauntering around with Frances, a red 89 Westy

[cjs62]

Replaced the resistor to get the radiator fan off turbo death mode.

[sc1out]

Finished shampooing the carpet, cleaned the seats and reinstalled both. Rebuilt the front calipers from complete disassembly. Cleaned up the clutch and pressure plate. Got accessories ready to put back on new engine.

[syncropatrick]

Gave mine a much needed wash.

At Tarr Steps on Exmoor National Park, SW U.K.
Not bad for a 3000 year old carwash!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarr_Steps

[stclair411]

Oil change...and realized I have a leaky water pump. Rats! So I'll be getting a new one, and learning how to install it.
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1987 Syncro Westy "June"

[campism]

"Two Fiamm horns (not air horns) and now the van sounds like an old Cadillac...sheesh."

I did this a couple of years ago with the same result. At least it might frighten some drivers into thinking an old fart in a Caddy is about to cream 'em. Nobody's afraid of a Vanagon.

[DAIZEE]

[dhaavers]

Filled a few windshield dings: UV activated resin w/vacuum purge & pressure application.
Edit: <It's just a disposable syringe, Daizee!>

Not thrilling, but still quality time...
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86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS>

[DAIZEE]

now that's skill!

I emptied the food and lots of the camping gear, linens, organized the parts dept and tools and put a new pepperming glass jar in as I just broke the other. Baby food yum yum NOT
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'09 2.5L Jetta 5 cylinder, 5 spd, super turbo, see thread in H2O Cooled Jetta, etc...
83.5 Vanagon L Riviera Model with 98 1.9L TD AAZ 4 speed Daily Driver 3 out of 4 seasons (sold)
84 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Westy WBX 4 speed (sold)