Mice that chewed their way through the = air filter and dragged pieces of it, as well as twigs and other nesting materials throughout the intake system.

Ask me how I know. :)

John Flaherty

'84 GL "Insufficient = Funds"

From: Phil Menchions

To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM =

Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 = 11:30 AM

Subject: Spring startup

Hi volks:

Can somebody provide a few spring = startup tips other than the usual fluid level checks. I tried the = archives several times to no avail.

My van has been parked all winter = with the battery disconnected. It was a new one installed last spring so it = should be still ok.

Regards,

Phil

'89 Westy