put it on blocks or jack stands so that the tires don't get flat spots.
pull the plugs and shoot a teaspoon or so of your favorite light oil in
the jugs (MMO).  throw a couple of those little mouse poison bags in there
and make sure any foodstuffs are taken out.  check the coolant with litmus
paper and if its acidic change your coolant before storing.  you might
want to throw some fuel stabilizer in the gas tank too.

jonathan

On Wed, 11 Aug 2004, Wesley Alden Pegden wrote:

 I'm doing the opposite of Jesse---Getting ready to park my van,
probably for a year.  I was just going to disconnect the battery.  What
else would be a good idea?
>
> thanks,
> wes
> '84 vanagon (manual)
>
> On Wed, Aug 11, 2004 at 05:35:23AM -0700, Jesse Gallagher wrote:
> > Hey everyone!
> >
> > My beautiful 1982 Vanagon has been sitting unmoved
> > (but not unloved) for about 6 months, and I'm ready to
> > move it.
> >
> > Anything particular I should be doing before I crank
> > her up?
> >
> > She was in good running condition when I parked her,
> > and I drove her briefly once or twice in the interim.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for all assistance!
> >
> > Peace,
> >
> > Jesse
> >
> >
> >
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