I'm a Wanabuser, but don't want to be. I'm not in any particular hurry so I've been just keeping my eyes open for buses in that narrow range (given my financial state) between too rusty and too expensive. Not much in that niche, here in Michigan. Anyway, I looked at a '72 camper the other day that actually, despite oxidized paint, had a body in excellent shape, so the next visit will be to do the Muir "How to Buy a VW" tests of various mechanical components. My question is, he says to check the differential and brakes this way: jack up one side of the car, block the other wheels, and run the car through all gears (this is on page 25 of my "15th" edition), is this possible? Won't the other rear wheel try to rotate too, with dangerous results? Has anyone done this test? I'm sure to post many other questions later. . . . . Thanks Mark Janello mjanello@umich.edu University of Michigan School of Music
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