Before I bought my van I didn't = even know they made 'vans' without radiators. I only knew about the = VW-BUGS.

Mine is a water cooled, but the = guy who I bought it from thought it was air cooled. I = found out by running the vin number, then told him. In frustration he said if it = has water I'll sell it to you for..$

AND HE HONORED HIS WORD!! That was how I got it... So you never know what you'll run into. =

The listee's posted a scavenger type of = list addressed to me. Things to look for like the = brake reservoir/fill tank. Wiper tank refill, Battery, rear heater does it or = does it not have one? Don't quote me on exactly what that list was but, I = was beside myself trying to figure out what to think about it all. I'm = sure someone had a ball with me...lol

I've come a long way since then. I'm even = taking Auto Mechanics, and Auto Electronics, so you know I went through the gauntlet...lol

Don't be shy about your posts, if some old timer treats you like = you should know better it's because he get 50-150 e-mail a day on this topic for = months on end....

They're sometimes a little crass, BUT THEY = ARE A GOOD BUNCH OF PEOPLE. :0) You might have to blow off some of = their comments and ask again. At some point they'll/someone will realize you = are serious and you'll get a proper response.

Another thing Mike don't start = spending alot of money swapping everything because you are getting frustrated = trying to get it fixed, thinking you have to buy those local boys, high priced parts...

I'm telling you now, Get = that manual! What a dream book for these vehicles.

**Get some di-electric = gell and add it to all your electrical contacts. It a best kept secret for = electronics techs and I use it on many projects even my van... It has saved me = lots of money I'm sure....

I posted it to the listee's and the old timers never made a comment = one way or the other, But I bet they're thinking about using it = now...lol...

At some point: You'll fall in love with your van = and be sick if you are forced to sell it (providing you can get though the early adjustment period) it's just like anything else you buy... = new or used.