I would add to what Stan said that you should
closely monitor the coolant level from the moment
you first pull away and make your way to the nearest
auto parts store or VW and pick up at least 2 gallons
of the phosphate free coolant and any pieces parts
you think might help alleviate any coolant leaks.

When I purchased the '86 Transporter I drove it
home which was about 10 miles from the point of
purchase.  Flipped open the license plate lid and
observed absolutely zero coolant in the overflow
reservoir.  Imagine if the drive were 50 miles or
more with no coolant added....  I was lucky...

Also, I highly recommend a cell phone and AAA plus
road
service.

I'm sure others have other warnings to add to the
never ending "to-do" list for the ever neglected
newly purchased used van....

Good Luck,

Steven

--- "Spooner, Robert E."
<bob.spooner@MIDDLETOWNPOWER.COM> wrote:
> 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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