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Bus Blog / do you squirrell parts all year long

« on: November 19, 2008, 09:43:35 AM »

well ya know its getting cold in NH & im about done working on the bus for the year, but yesterday when more parts arrived at my house, my wife asked " i thought you werent getting any more parts this year" so i told her it wasnt for this year it was for the spring!   i think i can longer deny i have a vanagon addiction :roll:

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Vanagon concerns / idle stabilizer buzz

« on: October 15, 2008, 09:08:56 AM »

in the bentley it says idle stabilizer should buzz or hum when motor is running mine does it only at start up for maybe three seconds or so...digifant system 2.1l  1988 but no humming or buzzing after, can i conclude this part is bad?  :?:

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Modifications and Alterations / Yokohama Tires 8ply d- rating

« on: September 17, 2008, 03:07:39 PM »

SO i finally got my Yokos delivered & had them mounted & boy the ride is nice. D rating 8 ply they ran 79.00 per w/ mounting ended up being 569.00 total for five tires..best thing about them is they say Super Van on the side wall!! these are a viable alternative to the Hankook tires

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Where do you like to go Camping? / New Hampshire

« on: July 31, 2008, 04:58:30 PM »

Jellystone in Ashland is good and they have secluded sites w/ hook ups & the kids love it

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Modifications and Alterations / Sewfine Upholstery Do It yourself install

« on: July 31, 2008, 04:53:56 PM »

has anyone re-upholstered their interior, i was wondering on ease of install for the Sewfine products for a  Westy  front seats and rear camper seat..my buddy says its a piece of cake any thoughts would be most appreciated

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Vanagon concerns / New Hampshire -Vanagon westafalia mechanic referal

« on: July 17, 2008, 03:14:57 PM »

looking for a referral in southern or central New Hampshire for a dependable & trustworthy shop--preferably a limbo member or kindred spirit specialist.. a resto project  91 westy 79k miles...in great shape but stored 4yrs ago in barn due to coolant leak......coolant issues, brake lines, rotors etc...mechanical only..