Hi Volks, Welcome to my new website dedicated to technical information for the Volkswagen Vanagon, T3, and Vanagon T3 Westphalia’s.  After having run a service, repair, and parts supply business for the last 30 years and then retiring in the autumn of 2021, I find I have a huge amount of knowledge of these special vehicles and would like to share this knowledge with other owners of these vehicles.  My personal 1987 Vanagon Westfalia now has close to 800,000 km on her, having traveled widely through Canada, the USA, and Mexico over the last 30 years.  Now on its third engine, a 2 liter from a 2010 City Golf and numerous restorations, upgrades, and repairs, it is still used daily during the summer months, but stored away while I spend winters in Mexico. 

I have written many technical documents and intend to write many more as I get motivated to do so.  I am making those documents available through this updated website where I operated my online parts store for many years.  I will also be offering one-on-one consultation by verbal or video chats or personal phone calls.  I hope that I will be able to help those of you who wish to maintain your vehicles to the best of your ability and finances and enjoy them for many more years to come.  

All documents purchased come with an ½ hour of free consultation related to that document.  

Any suggestions for future documents are welcome.

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New documents I am working on so stay tuned.

Propane tank refurbishment

Fuel line firewall connector upgrade

Cooling system flush and fill

Power window motor rebuild

 

Tuesaday August 13, 2024

I am proposing to open an new pre-purchase inspection service for all Volkswagen Vanagon, T3, Vanagon T3 Westfalia vans.  This service will be comprised of a comprehensive full vehicle inspection of all mechanical and camper facilities if so equipped, so that you as a perspective buyer will know exactly what to expect from your purchase.  This service will be available to only those vehicles that can be brought to me in Almonte, ON, OR vehicles I can attend within a reasonable distance.  For vehicles outside of my area I would need travel and accommodation consideration to attend to them or they would need to be brought to me.  This sevice will include these inspections.  

Cost to be determined, stay tuned !

 

List of Documents & Services Available for Purchase:

 

Pre-purchase Inspection Criteria

Mechanical:

     Engine

     Transmission

     Drive train

     Steering & Suspension

     Brakes

     Heating & Air conditioning if so equipped

     Windshield wipers

     Electrical system and lighting

     Wheels and tires

Body:

     Overall condition

     Paint

     Rust

     Dent damage

     Previous body repairs

     Doors, door locks, mechanical and or powered

     Seals, doors & windows 

     Seats, upholstery, wall and door paneling

     Glass, includes power windows if so equipped

     Entertainment systems if so equipped

     Tow hitches if so equipped

Camper:

     Pop-top

     Pop-top canvass

     Luggage rack

     Mattresses

     Furniture – Cabinets - Tables

     Cook stove

     Refrigerator if so equipped

     Fresh water system and drainage

     Flooring

     Electrical system

     Auxiliary battery systems, may include solar systems

     Interior Lighting

     Extras