1984 Vw Vanagon Gl on 2040-cars
San Jose, California, United States
Vehicle Title:Clear
Model: Bus/Vanagon
Drive Type: rear wheel drive
Year: 1984
Mileage: 269,350
Trim: vanagon gl
This is an 1984 VW Vanagon GL (non-camper) purchased with.approx 246000 mi..Engine was rebuilt at approx. 216000 mi......majority of miles are highway miles,good compression,water cooled
The transmission is rebuilt ,and has about 2500 miles on it. "Go Westy" 16 inch aluminum wheels(purchased new with the tires) Michelin Hydroedge tires 90% tread remaining (real nice!)
Bus drives,handles and brakes well. Front and rear suspensions are tight and in good shape.
Also replaced since purchase.... water pump,alternator,injector fuel lines,new CD player and 5.25"speakers,cv boots,ball joints,fuel pump,battery, also has roof racks..
Paint (blue) and body are in good shape....interior is old, but in pretty good condition.
Now the bad stuff...the motor develops a major miss after it has been driven for a distance. We were told this was a worn lifter problem. Running 50wt oil solves this problem for a while.
Please keep in mind this motor has very good compression...130...129...135...132. This is a soild motor but does need some repair!
She has some electrical ghosts..battery drain....wipers and cooling fan are intermitent....should be no biggie
The bus is currently registered in Washington (no smog cert. needed) but is located in San Jose Ca. (will not pass ca. smog)Has a clean pink and current Washington registration
The transmission was $2000.....the wheels and tires were over $1200.....plus .. all the other items mentioned add up to alot of $$$$
I have all the records and reciepts for all the work done and parts purchased.
This car is being sold as-is...no warranty $1700 takes it home.....!
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