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PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:03 pm    Post subject: 1982 Westfalia Owner - Lemon City - Multiple Questions Reply with quote

Firstly: Can I use an 1984 Vanagon Windshield in a 1982 Westy?

Secondly: I believe the sway bar and the bushings on the front end need replacing. Is this an easy fix? Can an amatuer handle this?

Thirdly: The engine is leaking tranny fluid and engine oil from the seals between the transmission and the engine. Is there a way to change them without lifting the engine out? If not, is there a good guide to doing this type of thing?

Thanks, I might have more questions later.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fourth: The van doesn't seem to be getting any heat in the cabin. Is this an easy fix? Is there a guide?

Fifth: The defroster fan doesn't work anymore, although it used to. I just had the front end rewired. IS this an easy fix? Is there a guide?
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Try using the search for a number of excellent detailed instructions for replacing front end bushings. It is not really a hard job, just be sure to securely block the raised vehicle with good jack stands. You'll have the front wheels off and you do not want this to fall on you. Support with only the jack is NOT safe.
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Use the search Luke.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 8:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Windshield should interchange between years. 82? AirCooled? Good luck with getting any heat in Canada in the winter. If you are leaking fluids between the engine and transmission, either the engine or trans needs to come out. PS, welcome to the Samba.
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NoNameNeeded wrote:
Use the search Luke.


A good place to start looking for answers is here.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=525798

After looking here if you don't find what you need try using the search but keep the terms very specific and use the 'title only' box.

If that fails then post a topic specific to your question that is unresolved.

Folks here are glad to help but it is good etiquette to do some research first.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: 1982 Westfalia Owner - Lemon City - Multiple Questions Reply with quote

moodyblue wrote:
Thirdly: The engine is leaking tranny fluid...


Whose idea was it to put tranny fluid in the engine?
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have to pull either the motor or the tranny to fix the leak. I'd make sure its really leaking there before I did either. I had to replace a rear oil seal (the one between the tranny and the engine) on mine so I pulled the tranny, just seemed easier to me.

Get yourself a bentley or haynes manual. The bentley manual is nice to have around but sometimes too much detail for a novice mechanic.

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PostPosted: Thu Oct 23, 2014 12:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

moodyblue wrote:
Fourth: The van doesn't seem to be getting any heat in the cabin. Is this an easy fix? Is there a guide?


Depending on what's actually wrong, it can be relatively "easy" to get this working again. The most difficult part is tracking down the cables you most likely need to replace or spending money on parts that may need replacing. A common thing to do when the cables rusted out was to wire the flapper boxes open/closed in the fall/spring - you might get lucky and find that the only problem is that your flapper boxes are wired shut.

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82? AirCooled? Good luck with getting any heat in Canada in the winter.


Laughing Invest in a good squeegee and some warm sweaters! Laughing

Stock heating on these things is definitely not perfect but it's still a great idea to get it working. At least your windshield will eventually defrost instead of never. I haven't needed the squeegee since I fixed the heat.
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PostPosted: Sat Oct 25, 2014 4:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If the engine/tranny isnt leaking bad (puddle collects after driving) I would leave it until you NEED to get in there. If you must replace the seals drop the tranny.

If you van is equiped with a auxillary heater then you will actually have better heat than new vehicles. Look for a green nob to the right of the steering column. If no aux you can still have good heat. The lever (second from top) must actuate flaps located near your heat exchangers, part of your exhaust. If those flaps dont open, no heat.

Get a Bentley like others said. You can do this but you need direction. Searching is an excellent source but if you dont know what your searching for than it could take many hours. The Bentley sits in front of you with all the direction you need.
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