Date:         Fri, 6 Mar 1998 18:40:59 EST
Reply-To:     kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         kenneth d lewis <kdlewis@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Van tour- any caveats? (hahahaha)
Comments: To: vwvanagon@YAHOO.COM
Comments: cc: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM

On Fri, 6 Mar 1998 13:33:35 -0800 Sam Scholten
>
>Here's what I plan to do:
>
>1. Check out expansion tank (these are known to bust, yes?)

Just buy a new one, then you 100% sure.They are not that $$$.

>2. Replace hoses to/from radiator.

Can't hurt and about time.While you're at it I would take the radiator to
a shop that can "blast " it out. This is the most important thing you can
do.

>3. (Hopefully) get front brakes reground.

???Huh?? A lot of mechanics are "turn" crazy. Only have the rotors turned
IF ABSOLUTELY necessary. A few small grooves won't hurt anything.


>4. Test thermostat.

Does the temp needle stay over the LED? Then it's working.

>5. Get heads pressure tested.

Hmmm..Not sure what you mean here. If they are not leaking and you are
not over heating then they are probably OK. A compression test is a good
indicator of engine health.

>6. Flush engine, treat with Slick 50. Never tried it in a Volkswagen.

I have never tried either of these. Both sound like a Band-Aid.
Take a lap-top with you and a 13mm wrench, you'll be fine;^)

Drive Safely & Good Luck
Ken Lewis<K-ville,NC>
86 VW Transporter Double Cab Pickup
60 Porsche T-5 Coupe
85 VW GL Vanagon<Elvis>lives again!


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