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LordHuron95
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 Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:06 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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50K for an aircooled? I'll sell my 1980 for half that. any takers?
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 9:39 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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Hell, I'll sell my Syncro for half that....
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dobryan
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 10:05 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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Then it would be $50,050 and that's just a bridge too far!
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Syncro_91
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| Posted: Wed Oct 27, 2021 3:47 pm Post subject: Looking for ECU for Vanagon 1991 Syncro |
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Hello forum friends!
I am looking for ECU for Vanagon 1991 Syncro.
GOwesty --OUT OF STOCK
BUS DEPOT OUT OF STOCK
Really could use help with any leads.
Karen |
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WestyWanter
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:24 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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Well, thank goodness photos will be posted by "Thanks Giving". It's probably guaranteed to ship by 2023.
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plummerdesign
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| Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 7:48 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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More whining about NEW parts...
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Once again, the quality of "OEM' new parts rears its ugly head!
New engine, new "OEM" Airtex pump (I did not have a JP Group/Febi/Graf on the shelf) installed and PEEING out the weep hole even before the engine cranked.
Unfortunately, even the top brands have shown less than stellar reliability.
Dang.
UPDATE
Installed a HEPU pump and it works as it should...IE - NO LEAKS : )
Airtex finally responded to my two requests for warranty support:
"I apologize for the inconvenience you will need to replace the water pump with another one. I will forward this so we can look into this further. Thanks for informing us of this issue."
Hmm. Lame sauce reply.
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Sun Nov 28, 2021 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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That's too bad. I've had good success with a number of Airtex fuel pumps in different cars. In fact, they've been so good they're my go to fuel pump brand.
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docj78
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elizer
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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| Wish it was more detailed for $65,000 |
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Tue Nov 30, 2021 5:16 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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I'd put more effort into an ad if I was selling a Vanagon for $5k. I wouldn't even be surprised if they sell the van for that, but put more effort into getting $60k+.... How long does it take to earn $60k? And they can't spend more than 5 minutes writing up the ad? 
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Wed Dec 01, 2021 1:50 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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| LordHuron95 wrote: |
50K for an aircooled? I'll sell my 1980 for half that. any takers?
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But bring your own bumper cap for the one that's missing at the L/F....
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elizer
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the_benjamin_effect
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:24 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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I'm just going to lay this down here... 
$36,000? WTF
And it can be yours for ONLY $663/mo.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-1981-Volkswagen-Vanagon-c7069#listing=311937272/NONE
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the_benjamin_effect
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 5:40 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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...And this one too...
$40,000
2wd 221,000 miles.
Note the pop-top canvas, probably done "in-house" by dealership prior to selling I am assuming.
https://www.cargurus.com/Cars/l-Used-Volkswagen-Vanagon-d206#listing=314246875/NONE
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oasis
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| Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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I'm just going to lay this down here...
$36,000? WTF
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...And this one too...
$40,000
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I think the top one is extremely nice. If I had the scratch and desire I'd be in contact right away. The bottom one doesn't move me in the slightest, but it only takes one interested party.
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dobryan
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CanStan
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| Posted: Sat Jan 01, 2022 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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I think that’s an extremely clean truck. I’ll give him that. But does anyone expect it to sell for even half of the asking price? The ad is worded to imply there’s going to be a mad rush of buyers lining up to pay a quarter of a million dollars for it.
I would bet there’s a ton of maintenance to be done. Imagine all the rubber and plastic bits that are brittle and at the end of their life, simply because they’re 30 years old.
I don’t know. I guess all it takes is one buyer with deep pockets. |
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