Replace ALL fuel lines NOW (if original) as they are now old and brittle and the #1 cause of engine box fires (vanagain.com has a complete set). Also, change ALL fluids in the van, and do a major tune up, get wheel aligned and balanced. That's what I'd do. malcolm > You might remember me asking for advice on buying this 89 Westy. I > bought it. And I like it. I really really like it. Thanks to everyone > for your help. It's super clean and no rust (rare in the Detroit Metro > Area). Now for my next set of questions. What should I do next? In > respects to taking care of the Van. This is my first Camper Van, so > I'm kind of green at this. But I do own a 98 GTI VR6 that work on > quite regularly. Mostly upgrading go fast parts. Any help would be > nice. And I do have maintance records since 92. > > > > Steve |
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