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I also find it useful to warm the trans oil in a hot water bath before using the hand pump, makes pumping much easier.

I lost a nice van when my engine caught fire. Honestly I don't believe these are sufficient for a gasoline fire. Im not saying its foolish but....... it gives you a false feeling of confidence. The best system is a real halon engine suppression system with a 165F temp sensor . Looks like a small fire extinguisher with has a temp sensor on the top to open at a set point. Its much much better then a charged plastic hose with only a small amount of agent inside.

Oh you guys...so much loss in such a short time. Give yourself grace. Take time to heal. We will always be here-do what you need to do to be at peace.

New to using YT, not sure how my post were deleted did u get my message about heat concerns on the tank . I guess that’s the reason for being upright as the relief valve is situated at the top of tank in vapor space. But don’t think it would get above 120* F

Is that the 5KW version

Awesome video! Camped at Point Sublime in June, 2021 (same "good side" campsite you have here) and just got my permit today to go back this coming late May. Can't wait!

I don't own either one but I've researched them!!! The Chinese heaters clog up easier ,not exactly sure why but I've heard that people buy a larger one (btu) and figure that they will run it on low ! But this is the problem, especially on Chinese heater!!! You need to run on high to complete the burn and reduce the soot !!! It would be better to have 2 small units running on high than one large one on low. This increases the cost but should help with the soot build up!

He is intentionally avoiding to point that camera at the heater it self, because this Espar gasoline heater looks the same and functions the same as the Chinese diesel heater, but only, it has an American price tag as you will expect all "Made in USA". The Americans and Germans first made this heated and sold it exorbitantly expensive ($1000-$2000), then the Chinese copied it and are selling it for around $175. You can use diesel, kerosene, and gasoline in the Chinese heater. It makes no economic sense to spend 10x the amount and get the same thing.

Excellent video. I used it to disassemble and reassemble one driveshaft, but found damage on the second so I needed to replace the joints. I found assembled gxn driveshafts for just $200, which is not much more than the $150/side required to rebuild them

My 84 have just 114,00mi on it, i was stored like since 2002 when i bought it, just replaced al linkages but im in a struggle if i need to replace or not the oil on the transmission 🥲and what type of oil ( im in a tropical island of 🇵🇷PR) what are your suggestions? I read you…

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Question. Did you repack the hubs with grease or is it enough to put grease only in the joints? I have a kit like you with the grease packets and I’m not sure if I’ll have enough to repack the hubs and the joints with the grease packets supplied with the kit. I believe my boot kits are Loebro although the box says GKN Made In Italy. I’m considering leaving the hubs packed with the grease that’s already in there but then I’ve heard not to mix grease and then I found a Samba thread that said it’s no problem. You didn’t show this part in your video nor mention it and I’m just wondering what your thoughts are. I am trying to get my Vanagon back together this weekend since I need to get it smogged soon. I really don’t want to order more grease from the vendor and wait for shipping etc. There isn’t much info online on this. What do you normally do? This is my first time doing this. Great vid BTW.

Hi guys. Re-watching ur videos and thinking shout you. I lost both of my parents in the past year, pretty tough. Hope all is well with you, and happy holidays!

Another great video Nate. Good idea swapping to the Merc locking nut, more control over locking where you want it and no chance of swarf entering the grease. A good point mentioned was the "free play" in the bearing at the start. We were always told that a slightly loose bearing will keep going, whereas an over tight bearing will fail first. On my caravan I have a pvc tube that fits over the bearing cap so when I hammer the caps on I don't damages the cap, as the pipe fits around the seat, I hate seeing damaged bearing caps.👍👍 I'll stop binge watching now and leave you alone!!! From Australia.😁😁

Great well explained video, thanks. I noticed you didn't use the gaskets on the boot, any reason why?

Wise words at the end. ✌

I dont have a T25 yet, but watching your videosmakes me feel ill be prpared to use it when i do. I do however, have a classis bug, yours is cool as.👍

Thanks for the detail.👍 just starting to look for a T25 here in Australia. Not many westys available AND affordable!!! We have our own van conversions too here. You create good content, keep it up.👍😁😁

Great video!! Can I ask what date or month that you were out there? Thanks!!

Nate - screw a 1x2 - 18" to 24" strip of wood to your cross cut/miter guide. this will stabilize the feed stock as it passes across the blade.- Charlie

I see two types of Bentley manual, yours and a just green cover. What are the difference? Somebody knows? Thanks!!

Hey guys, I don't know you and you don't know me. But I was really moved by this video. In the past I'd been checking in because your vanagon content has been really valuable to me, and I appreciate people sharing their knowledge/experience. And now I just popped back to your channel to re-watch your new brakes video and saw this one first. I felt compelled to tell you how grateful and impressed I am when I experience people sharing such realness & struggles about their lives, especially about loss and mental health. I hope that things have turned around since you posted this video, and that you're both feeling better in the day to day. ✌️

I too like to take a little adventure in my bug or my Ghia. My Westy does get jealous.

2:00 - Do you have the model of that Carefree Colorado awning? Thanks.

I truly love you guys 💗

Доброго дня! Вітаю з України! Дякую за гарне відео! Таке відчуття , начебто я мандрував разом з вами. Гарні краєвиди. Складна дорога, але Т3 скрізь проїде. Вітаю з Днем народження!!!🤝🥂🎂. Чекаю наступних подорожей. Нехай щастить. 🤝🇺🇦

You need to use a typical grease gun tube of grease for each pair. That's not enough.

The bay bus square fuel filter will act as a reducer

20 times more than stinky cheap Chinese diesel heater and worth every penny.

Hello!! Any tips on reinstalling the CV joints on to the van? I assume you have to bolt up the wheel side first instead of the transmission side, correct? You do not use any loctight? just the special washers, correct?

Awesome video. Thx for sharing

really great video. Thanks.

Super video. Thanks for posting.

Thank you for this very informative educational video. Going to try this on our own. Do you jack up the van at all?

What kind the transmission oil is? Also isn't better to open the filling cap open so the air would push the oil out faster and help to get all the oil out? Just a question, you know better,is just an idea. Thank you brother.

Good heavens! I may "need" that! 🤪

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We might have crossed paths as we were coming back into Oregon in mid October after 3 weeks in Montana, finishing our time in Jordan Valley with Jeep side trips into Leslie Gulch and Succor Creek, and then over to Frenchglen and a wonderful tour on the newly refurbished Steens Mountain loop! The weather was perfect and this is definitely our favorite corner of Oregon. Glad you had the opportunity to enjoy it as well!

Starry, starry night! Fine ending!

Last year I visited these areas. Had the burger and milk shake. Wowie. 2025 plan to go back to the Pillars of Rome Jordan Valley, (to small trailer park), leave Trailer, then go over into Idaho to Silver City ghost town. Exceptional drone showing beauty of area. Alvord desert had water when I was there, no driving! Campground has old military signal vans for rental cabins. Really a great part of Oregon.

I put the drilled and slotted rotors on all my vehicles last much longer and you have better stopping power

I know this is an old video but a spare alternator is a must

Nice camper with mods. How do you sanitize the 13 gallon onboard water tank, bleach, iodine or StarSan?

Great video! First video I am also an Oregonian. I've heard of that area but definitely need to get out there. Great drone footage and that time lapse with stars behind the van was awesome. It must take hours to edit all that. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

You stopped at Field Station and didn't have a milkshake!?! Was out at Steens a year and a half ago, hit up Alvord Desert, drove the loop, camped up at Fish Lake on top of the mountain. Super cool area, ready to go back. Nice video, this is the first of yours I have watched, nicely done I enjoyed it a lot.

Do you have a diesel heater?

I bought one with the extra kit and coffee pods was so hyped for it’s arrival. Charged it used it only to find that the heating element was not working. Sent it back. Not for me personally

I love that you pulled the RAINIER.

That a cool ride! Sort of looks like the rover from the old lost in space.

Careful out there, they hate outsiders, and think every one is a city lib. The cops out there will let people break your bones and steal all you own , leaving you crippled and homeless.