Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1998 11:57:13 -0700
Reply-To:     Joe Denison <misto@NTR.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Joe Denison <misto@NTR.NET>
Subject:      Re: 1984 Vanagon Need advice
Comments: To: Doug Elznic <dfe@AXESS.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <Pine.LNX.4.00.9807211336480.21085-100000@ian.axess.net>
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At 01:45 PM 7/21/98 -0400, you wrote:
>Hello,
> I am going to a lot to look at a 1984 vanagon. I am a VW virgin. Can
>anyone offer me some advice on what to look for?
>
Have a reputible mechanic (preferrably one with VW experience) look it over
before you hand out any cash. If the seller isn't willing to let a mechanic
look at everything, don't touch it. Also, even though the test drive may go
wonderfully, have the mechanic look over the brakes. If at all possible,
have him remove one front and one rear wheel to get a look at things. I
wish I had done this before I bought my '81 Vanagon. Now that I have it, I
have to completely replace all the brake components on the wheels.

Just be carefull,

Joe Denison