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 surfvan
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| posted on July 29th, 2004 at 05:27 PM |
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is 300,000 alot of Km's for a van?
Just wondering, my 84 caravelle has 300,000kms on it. Do you think the motor has been reconditioned? It runs great with no smoke blowing and a tiny
oil leak. How many K's can you get out of this thing. By the way, I'm looking for a repair manual for it any idea on where to find one?
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| posted on July 29th, 2004 at 05:42 PM |
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that sounds like a lot of km's.
it may have been recond.
the amount of km's you could expect is largely dependant on how it has been driven.
If you have any doubt you should take it to your friendly local VW service place, and get them to do an inspection on it.
they should also be able to provide you with a repair manual.
Most people seem normal, till you get to know them.
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| posted on July 29th, 2004 at 06:36 PM |
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That said
does it matter if it pulls hard and doesnt burn oil???
If it has been servived regularly .....
1984 is 20 year.... so 15,000 per yaer - a good amount. Was driven regularly
Put a new speedo in it and stop worrying
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surfvan
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| posted on July 29th, 2004 at 06:46 PM |
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If it ain't broke don't fix it? 
How many KMs is usual for a well serviced motor of that age, just wondering ( maybe a little bit of worry....)
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| posted on July 29th, 2004 at 06:49 PM |
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as for the repair manual just watch evil bay
i picked up the VW Offical Factory repair manual for $20.00 shipped.
Brand new in plastic
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0837603366/ref=sib_dp_pt/102-3264446-9437702#...
hmmm... go to the link and you will see the book
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| posted on July 30th, 2004 at 07:20 AM |
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thanks mate!
shame to take the plastic of it!
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| posted on July 30th, 2004 at 09:48 AM |
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Chances are that it has been reco'd. If not some parts are bound to be very worn, also rubber bits will have perished - like fuel hoses, brake lines,
etc! If you've just bought the kombi, it's worth checking it over for peace of mind...
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