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Awesome dude. Just subscribed now off IG. Love your content there so figured i would check it out. Great video and look forward to more

Great video Sebastian! I would love a detailed engine and transmission video. Especially your ALH experience. My van also has an ALH that I installed, so always nice seeing other people’s installations! I’d also like to know what trans temp gauge you’re using and how you got oil pressure to show on the scan gauge 3. The ALH doesn’t normally have an oil pressure sensor. Take care!

Did you mention what the Tire size was?! 🤣 jkjk

I had one, lived in it for two years, think they’re better than anything currently being produced in America, but my wife can’t operate a manual transmission and I’ve heard too many horror stories about the automatics.

I own an 87 Syncro, & just bought a very clean 90 Syncro campervan all in original cond. When I drive them I have the biggest smile out. Yes if it’s hot I’m hot if it’s cold I’m cold as it leaks in wind, & rain. To me they are the best van out. Just wondering also why don’t you just tap into your main diesel tank for your heater ?

Prefer the hiking… but interesting what is in the container on top of van? Haha it was sealed pretty tight..

Thanks for the tour. Can’t wait to see the engine tour. Why the T3 upper control arms over the Burley?

I'm probably not the first to say this but, bro, you're a vibe.

Having had my '87 Vanagon Westfalia Syncro T3 for a year now I have a few pro tips for anyone looking to buy to live in: - Mine also has a lift. When it's windy you are a sail and really need to take it slow. - Check. The. Oil. Every. Week. Also get an oil gauge installed. My oil was changed in March. I put 1-2k miles on it through May. Turns out the Subaru engine sprung a pressurized leak, meaning the oil was not leaking while parked, just while driving. The oil light was (unknown to me) broken during this time. The oil all leaked out, the engine seized, and I had to get a new engine. $12k and four months in the shop. - A lot of Vanagons (especially Syncros) use old or custom parts put together in custom ways. If something breaks it will be a difficult fix and most mechanics won't touch it. You could know all there is to know about vehicle maintenance and be a great amateur mechanic, but if you're living on the road you don't have the specialized tools, parts, and lift equipment necessary to fix serious issues by yourself. - Insurance companies will go by the blue book value for an '87 Vanagon which is way less than what your customized Syncro is worth. I'm lucky enough to have domicile in a state where I can bring in a 3rd party arbiter for a claim to review all the van upgrades and come up with a value based on those upgrades. There's still to guarantee I would get a fair payout. It's a risk you have to take. - No one will finance this. You have to buy with cash. - Re: old 4WD van with custom stuff - you can get the vehicle inspected before you buy it, spend 3 months getting it fixed up by a Vanagon specialist right after you buy it, and it can still break down. These are great to live in and have all you need, but mine became a HUGE financial liability. It breaks my heart because I wanted one of these for years and put a ton of effort into transitioning to van life. But I'm seriously considering putting it on the market, buying a used Toyota Sienna, and building that out to live in. Not so fancy, no pop top but more reliable, easier to fix it if breaks, and way cheaper to buy.

You said it, Vanagons are super cool. In fact, all VW Kombi vans are cool. And that's what sets them apart from all other vans. Enjoy it.

These newfangled machines are too complicated for my tastes. I’ll stick with the simplicity of my air-cooled ‘71 Westy. 😉 Keep on truckin’, Sebastian. I met you briefly at Small Car!

Most comfortable rig I've ever slept in (fit queen size mattress) but most annoying rig I've ever owned (slow, poor mpg, overheating issues, electrical gremlins, etc).

Thanks for the tour! definitely sounds like a love hate relationship. i know how that feels. 😂Curious how the weboost is working for you? also, you have the 62L or 72L Alubox from the number of snaps you have.

Something to think about. I never planned van life my housing was attacked and I felt forced to move into my SUV. Too small with nearly three years it was ridiculous. So I moved up into my RAM PROMASTER CITY VAN. Small though it works for me. Brand new three years ago no problems.

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Your next van will be a sprinter no doubt 😉

One big plus for the Vanagon it's full independent suspension .

I love my 83 Westy. They have so much more style and character than all the other laimo vans out there 😅

YES, they're worth their weight in gold! Love my '90 Vanagon Westfalia Syncro. Since 2016, made amazing, life-long memories with my fam as we traveled across the US and Canada on numerous occasions. The '05 Subaru ej25 in it has proven to be super reliable, not to mention the power gain. My kids are grown now but jump at the chance to venture out in it together to the likes of Moab, or the Tetons, or in our backyard in the Smokies. And agreed, be ready to talk about it at gas stations, campgrounds, and the like...

Picking up a 91 next week, looking forward to new adventures

Cool vibes, subbed.

They also came with a 1.6 diesel

you really pulled that of in sneakers huh haha. Respect

Great adventure and glad you made it back safely. I have seen Grand Tetons a few times, they are beautiful.

That looked epic bro

Great Great adventure!

Okay so that's awesome on all kinds of levels

So awesome.. glad you stuck your head in the water..it looks like an amazing climb.. very intense.. if you ever make it too Virginia you have to do the Old Rag!.. exciting.. challenging and worth it! Glad you are back.. what did you end up eating?

EPIC CLIMB! The joy in everyone's face 😊

Respect

That was amazing. I think you may have underplayed just how dangerous that was.

Great job! Love seeing you make new friends and experience new things. That's what it's all about!

Totally cool!

Looks pretty technical...glad it went well and hope you got that burger. If so, was it good one? :)

Absolutely wild climb!! Good stuff!!

Just keep those fingers crossed. Breakdowns are just a part of life but it’s how we handle them is the main thing. Your having fun, & that’s the main thing 👍👍

Hey,. did you work at Snooze in Houston back in 2016/2017 ish?!

I roam around in my 2021 Winnebago and things still go wrong almost all the time ✊🏻🪵 😅

That was a good stroke of luck, all the parts required and in quick time.

The engine details are interesting. Seems you could find employment as a mechanic. In middle Nevada in the 40s F degrees I am running my Buddy heater. It seems my heating season has started in August. I more typically launch the heater in October. I wish you could refurbishe the Westy or move into something more comfortable.

Van definitely sounds Great! Well as great as a Volkswagen TDI can sound 😂 Jk Great work!

Timing keeps the valves from kissing the pistons. Losing timing the valves kiss the pistons. It is a disastrous smooch.

You look exhausted or extremely sick.. make sure you are taking vitamins and nutrients. Glad you got the Van Working! VW van is how I see you.. oh yeah I was cooking in Maine for about a month and I saw a VW van shop with about 20 Vans and I thought of you.. in Belfast! If you ever decide to get another one! I am back in Alaska staying with my Mom. :( Maine was beautiful!!!!!!! If you decide to work there and hike.. didn’t get a chance to hike..

Ah! I knew it was a timing belt problem when you described what happened in the last video. The Tdi vdub community is awesome! Also, I like it when you sprinkle in a few of mechanical videos. Hopefully you replaced the stretch bolts/studs you touched. 😬

Well done! Vanagon community members help one another when needed

Wow my nephew just goes to show sometimes it's not what you know but who you know, also honesty and integrity go a long way doesn't it. And I'm glad that was instilled in you

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Great to see your T3 back on the road, mate 😊

... surprised you haven't looked into a Subaru engine ... safe travels ...

🎶 🎵 On the road agin....🎶 🎵 Wahoo!