VW Bus & Westfalia Travel Trip pre-Inspection List (V Eng) Frank Condelli & Associates – January 01, 2007
------Mechanical------ ____ Fuel system: Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, vapour recirculation, filler and cap. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Intake system: Inspect air filter, air flow meter, intake hoses, clamps, tubes, leaks, connections, condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Cooling system: (water-cooled) Pressure test for leaks. Inspect radiator, water pump, belt, coolant level, heads, heaters, valves, hoses, connections, temperature sensors. (air-cooled): tin covers, thermostat, flap, foam insulation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Intake system: Inspect air filter, air flow meter, intake hoses, clamps, tubes, leaks, connections, condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Ignition system: Inspect distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer, idle control. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Vacuum hoses: Inspect all hoses and connectors. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Exhaust system: Inspect for leaks, rust, attachments, CAT, Oxy sensor Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Transmission: Manual & automatic. Inspect for oil level, operation, leaks, venting, shifting mechanism. Last flush & fill. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Clutch: Inspect master & slave cylinders and or cables, adjustment, leaks, fluid level & condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Steering: Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line condition, rack bushings, u-joint, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment, operation. (manual) rack bushings, tie rods, flex joints, wheel bearings, alignment, operation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Suspension: Inspect, ball joints (upper & lower), swing arm bushings, torsion bars, shocks, Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Brakes: Inspect, discs, drums, callipers, wheel cylinders, pads, shoes, hardware, cables, hoses, vacuum booster, adjustment, operation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____ Tires: Inspect & report, size, load rating, condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Altenator & Starter: Inspect charging system, starter operation. Visual and audio inspection. Alternator mounting bracket. Belt & wiring condition. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
____Compression: check & report ----------Dry : 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ ----------Oil : 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ (if needed) Note:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
____Temperature: (Infrared check): Motor and cooling system liquid (8 points), exhaust system, heads. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
-------Other--------- ____Lighting: inspection, headlights (hi/lo beams), running lights, turn signals, back-up, instrument & interior, other. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Horn: operation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Electrical – miscellaneous: Inspect. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Chassis lubrication: Inspection, air-cooled only. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Motor & Transmission mounts: Inspection. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Air conditioning: Inspect, operation. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____Propane: Camper Only – Inspect tank, valves, regulator, lines, hoses, cook stove, fridge, heater. Note:________________________________________________________________________________________________
-------Miscellaneous--------- Note:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
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