Thanks for all the advice on tune-up intervals. The points/plugs, etc. have not been changed in several years, but the engine is running well, knock on wood (with the exeception of hard starting when hot, will get to that after brakes). Since I am in the process of redoing the brake system and have just replaced the starter and will be refurbishing the interior over the winter I think I will go ahead and replace these parts, it is the Deutche Methode, to quote our old compatriot Doktor Tim (http://vw.upnorth.net/index.phtml?catid=75). What does anyone think about leaving the van on jack stands for several weeks? I will be refurbing the entire brake system and anticipate it taking several weekends to get it done, in the meantime the wheels will be off and the brakes in various stages of tear down and rebuild, and the van will be on the jack stands. I have some decent 6 ton jack stands but still feel a little reluctant to leave her up on stands for that long, I mean, stuff happens. Any suggestions on what I might set her on that may be more stable? David Higginbotham 82 Westfalia Silk Hope, NC |
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