93 5 speed Westfalia Project (What should I carry in the van

[dscott90000]

Just picked up this 1993 5 speed Westfalia new to me , w/ 217k new clutch , runs good, no rust. original paint-
__All fluids are clean and topped off. ___
Looking and reading posts:

1) Are yall carrying extra relays , belts , sensors?
2) what sensors should I just go ahead and order? ( which are hard to find?)(which should I check or suspect of going out quick)?

3) max tire size with a 15" wheel? Want a off-road look

4) Flashing oil pressure light ( P/O says its in the cluster possibly as he soldiered some things back there already in cluster.

5) Flashing coolant light ( P/O says its a coolant level sensor on top of trans ) engine temp stays in middle or under.

6)front wheel bearing swap ( making loud meow noise ) Too involved for dyi?
7) Any way to get lower RPMS on the hwy?

Are these 2.5s easy to drop & rebuild ? or is it better to swap them out ?

9) Any upgrades I should add to this as a semi daily driver ? Trans cooler ? Engine oil temp gauge ?

Thanks for your help
Daniel In Florida

[1994Karuso]

Shift linkage bushings
Oil cooler gasket

[Stripped66]

Just maintain it and drive it.
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[EuroTec]

[BatesEV]

Items that fail on VW=plastic coolant flanges

I would carry your ecm and fuel pump relay, ignition switch, coil, pickup, zip ties, some wire and connectors as start. I just replaced parts and kept the old ones as spares. I had my new coil fail and the backup kept me off a truck.

I wouldn’t worry about rebuilding unless you actually have low oil pressure(check with mech gauge)

I had to solder my cluster 3 times to fix the coolant light

Wheel bearings aren’t the worst but having even a cheap bearing tool kit makes it easy

I also agree the shift linkage bushings, luckily if they fail zip ties can save you for a little.

[KillerGriller]

[wannabecamper]

[BatesEV]

Cap and rotor just wear out. It wouldn’t be a fail item. When I disassembled the failed coil the power wire from the module to the conector broke.

[volkybus]

My coil failed also shift bushings..shift lever also failed twice.It it's running and driving fine I would not worry..also check drive belt .I carry a spare. LUB the gas cap also.Also check the timing belt , should be tight.if not changed early 5 cyl don't have intruder engines but later 95 on do.but the engine could have been changed..Good Luck...Bill

[dscott90000]

my shifter just failed....

is this the bushings or the shifter it self? It just went limp while shifting into 5th now she's stuck in neutral cant get into any gears

[Joshwa]

Most likely bushings. Visually checking will help.
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[1994Karuso]

Probably this guy. If the bushing fails the rod just falls out.