Vanagon unreliable? I think NOT!

Spinal Tap · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:57 am Post subject: Vanagon unreliable? I think NOT!

So yesterday we were driving in Mrs. Tap's truck into town to pick up the K-9, when trouble started. So I nursed the truck to the side of the road, and waited 2 hours for a tow. In the meantime Mrs. Tap took the bus/EL back home while I waited for the tow truck. When the tow truck came, Mrs. Tap came to pick me up from the shop.

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Now that's an '09 being unloaded from the tow truck, and there's the '85 VW Vanagon coming to pick me up... and a weirdly leaning Mrs. Tap wearing her sad-face.
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HeftySmurf · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:21 am Post subject:

Go Spartans!

syncrodoka · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:23 am Post subject:

My van has never taken a tow of shame. Preventative maintenance goes a long way.

Spinal Tap · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:26 am Post subject:

turbotransporter · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:57 am Post subject:

I drove my 85 Westy for 9 years/75K miles through 49 states without any issues requiring a tow.

The only time it had to be towed was when the fuel pump quit along a busy highway with no shoulder within 5 miles of my shop. Crying or Very sad

The TurboTransporter's been towed twice. The first time was when the then failing turbo was dumping so much oil into the exhaust that people walking along the road began giving me the finger as I passed. The second time was when a coolant hose began leaking but I couldn't get into the engine compartment to fix it because I had a Westy pop top in the bed and it covered the engine cover. I had it towed the 15 or so miles to my destination, unloaded the pop top, fixed the leak and drove home.

My 87 Westy Weekender was towed when the VWoC Twisted Evil

rebuilt engine blew the Right side water jacket seal. I saw the low coolant light come on and I coasted to a stop about 1/2 a mile from where the fuel pump had quit on the 85, less than 5 miles from my shop!

AAA owes me nothing!

fastwagens · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:09 am Post subject:

Even when when my van does break. I can usesally do on the spot repairs enough to get me home. In a sick way I actually enjoy this.

DAIZEE · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:10 am Post subject:

Well I've used all those tows so many of you have never needed! Scooby is so ashamed AND broke. CAA Plus only covers 4 tows a year. I've only got one left for this year and last year I paid for about 8 tows so some of you are very very very fortunate and skilled. I ENVY you for being so shameless Smile

But I should say that 3rd Emergency Service Call was for locking my keys in my Tercel at the library! At least it wasn't the Vanagon which is presently 80 km NE of Toronto being looked into. I may need a REVERSE TOW to get up there as no transportation to that area. Rolling Eyes

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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)

[email protected] · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:13 am Post subject: Good AAA guys

I have only been toad twice, bring the wheels home the first time (To pulled it out of it's 2 year wooded home)

Then a mile from my house..the car stopped charging.

Great Wrecker guys, dropped the bus in a near impossibe parking spot..

Usually a bullet proof cruiser..
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MKIII and Sons · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:16 am Post subject:

my syncro has let me down once in the 2 weeks i've been driving it now, ran out of fuel. Embarassed

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McVanagon · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:29 am Post subject:

Since 1993, I think I have been towed twice; both were due to accidents.

I have had to leave it behind before, only to show up later with parts.
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'69 Mike
'85 GL
'87 Wolfsburg Hardtop

psych-illogical · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: Good AAA guys

levi · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:03 pm Post subject:

Yep, when a vanagon isn't breaking down, it's more reliable than anything else on the road. Wink

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Captain Pike · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:33 pm Post subject:

I tow Vanagons home/with a Vanagon.
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kamzcab86 · Posted: Mon Apr 11, 2011 8:24 pm Post subject:


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