Date:         Fri, 25 Feb 2000 02:03:30 +0100
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Bug tune up - No vanagon
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Since it is technically friday, I'll give you a few answers.

"Blake C. Thornton" wrote:

> My understanding is that there is no oil filter.  Does that mean you just
> change the oil and hopefully all the crap comes out then?

Yes, but there is also a screen that will hold a bit of debree (if there are
any). Just clean it off.

>
>
> Points?  Are there points to replace?  Should she carry a spare set?  I
> am clueless here.

Yes, there are points, and they are replaceable. What she really should do is
spend some $$ and get a pointless ignition module from Pertronix or similar.
Then you can forget about those points, which are a PITA.

>
>
> Plugs and wires?  Anything special here.

Nothing more special than most cars, just be sure that the plugs are fresh,
and get the correct type if they need to be replaced. The numbers are NGK
B5HS or Bosch W7DC

>
>
> What else should we do?

Make sure there is enough oil in the air filter. It should be filled to the
red line that goes around the interior of the filter housing.

>
> I know this is a load question but: What spare parts should she carry
> around with her?

A spare fan belt is always important, as is oil for fill ups. Many people
think that the air does all the cooling, but that is not completely right.
The oil does about half of it. If the fan belt breaks, the fan stops and no
air is applied to the cylinders. Compare to a head gasket failure, no coolant
= no engine. I cant think of any other parts needed to drag along, I have
never had any need for those in my aircooled vehicles.

A few tools is always nice though!

PerL
87 Syncro 112i
68+73 aircoolers.