> 1) Vanagons are notorious to burn!!!  That said, when you first come
> into possession of a new van - unless you are absolutely certain about
> the maintainence on the vehicle before you bought it, and maybe
> even if
> you are certain, replace all the fuel lines in the engine bay
> before you
> drive the thing out of the driveway!!!  I cannot emphasize that
> enough.

And as Clara on the vintage bus list says, " WARNING: Disconnect
battery before working on fuel lines under bus! ACHTUNG!"

Tom B. -spark from energized electrical system can set YOU on fire also!