Dear Ed, Don't ever leave it parked it on bare ground -- eventually all that moisture will cause rust. Better is to park it on your driveway. Much better it to park it in a dry garage. Cheers, MJS
-----Original Message----- From: Ed Shultz [mailto:eshultz@GENUITY.COM] Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 9:26 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Any concerns about letting a van sit?
Hi List, Does anyone know of any potential mechanical problems if I let my '87 syncro sit all week and only drive it on the weekends? The previous owner used to use it as his everyday transportation. Any thoughts? Ed Shultz 1987 Syncro GL |
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