Date:         Thu, 29 Jun 1995 21:44:14 +0600
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         anon869@vt.edu (Christopher Bridge)
Subject:      Re: The dirty work

>I've just stripped the engine from my '71 bus, thought I'd get a gallon 
>or two of solvent to put in the bug sprayer, and clean the daylights out 
>of everything.  The only place I've found solvent by the gallon was $20 
>bucks!!!  Ouch, and WalMart doesn't have it.  Perhaps there's something 
>cheaper and almost as 
>effective on grease, like Dawn dishwashing liquid?  This is probably OK 
>on the shrouding, but how about the inside of the crankcase?  What are 
>the tricks and tips on this type of cleaning job?  Also, is there a list 
>of Mustdos While the Engines Out? 
>
>I deeply appreciate the help I get from this list!  Working on the bus 
>has certainly been more fun thanks to you generous gurus and others who 
>ask the questions that I was also wondering about.

Paint thinner at wal mart is $1.64 a gallon.  I use it in a parts washer and 
used the said washer to clean a engine before.  As far as must do's, I would 
change the trans seal, and check the cv's and the starter.

Good luck.

CBridge@vt.edu
Chris Bridge
71' camper