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Subject:Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
From:Roberto Munoz
Date:Sat, 23 Aug 2003 16:19:05 -0400

2 fuel filters ??
I tried to get GL 4 trans oil but could not find anything but GL% ???
Thanks,
Roberto.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, August 22, 2003 8:32 PM
Subject: Re: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?

> OK, you've found the archives, that's the best 1st
> step.  Also in the archives you find that many people
> suggest that when buying a vanagon, to check the fuel
> lines.  Your '89 is now 14 or so years old and so are
> the fuel lines (most likely).  Vanagain.com sells a
> whole Kit for redoing the lines.   Old lines and high
> pressure fuel pump is a recipe for disaster.
>
> If you have all of the papers, the check when all the
> fluids were changed, Tranny & engine oil, coolant (You
> said it has only had the good stuff, but when was it
> changed?)  Synthetic engine & Tranny oil.
>
> New fuel filters (before and after the fuel pump).
>
> Wheels aligned & balanced.
>
> Clean the upholstery
>
> Re paint the van
>
> etc.
>
> Do you have any money left?     m2cw   Malcolm
>
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