I don't intend to present myself as a VW guru but I'd suggest that your
friend pick up a proper oil filter and oil drain plug washer for his new
vehicle and change the oil (with the proper weight) before he starts his
trip back.
My reasoning for this is; if there are problems, he's bought his
insurance by doing this. Secondly he'll better be able to diagnose any
engine problems that happen with semi fresh oil to examine.
As a secondary measure he should at least have his CV joints inspected
(I've never seen a second hand Westy or Vanagon with properly serviced CV
joints).
Installation of a clean fuel filter and carry with him a bottle of
chemical that removes water from the gas is also a good idea.
Its in Murphy's hands after that.

Stan Wilder
83 Westfalia Air Cooled

On Fri, 24 Aug 2001 07:34:13 -0400 "Spooner, Robert E."
<bob.spooner@MIDDLETOWNPOWER.COM> writes:
> All,
> A buddy of mine is flying down to Florida to pick up a Vanagon on
> Labor
> Day weekend.  This is his first Vanagon, and his experience is very
> limited.  He will be driving this rig from Florida back home to
> Connecticut.
>
> It sounds like it should make it no problem, but you all know how
> things
> can go.  He has some worries about breaking down on the road, being
> a
> complete newbie.
>
> If you're in the Rt 95 corridor.  And if you will be around Labor
> Day
> weekend.  And would be willing to provide assistance and/or advice
> if
> things go terribly wrong for this fella.  Please email me your name
> and
> number and I'll pass them along.
>
> I greatly appreciate the help.
>
> Bob Spooner
> Environmental Engineer
> Middletown Generating Station
> Middletown, CT

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