Date:         Sun, 15 Feb 2009 18:18:22 -0500
Reply-To:     Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Subject:      What should I do about a tank of old gas
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I just picked up the parts van that I mentioned on the list a couple
months ago. <http://www.kippert.com/parts_vanagon/> It's been two to
three years since it last ran, but ran fine (except for the lifter
problem I spoke of) at that time.

I haven't tried to start it yet because the van has the original gas
in it.  The PO told me he used a gas stabilizer prior to parking it. I
keep thinking I should empty the tank and flush new gas through the
fuel system but I'm not sure how.

Is there a procedure for this? Or is it really necessary with
stabilizer? At the very least I think I should syphon the tank and put
fresh gas in Beyond that I'm thinking disconnect a line at the engine
and run it out.

BTW, it's a 1987 GL 2WD, auto.

Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD