First, welcome to this crasy list.

Second, do a compression test, just so you know how is the engine condition
in general, if it's bad, stop. A leak down test is something you do because
the compression test came bad. You don't want to go there.

I have a good check list, but it's in French?
http://www.benplace.com/inspection.htm

It was also done in English, but i have to find this one!!!

Thbe only thing i have to tell you is that Air-Cool parts are harder and
harder to find.

Ben

On Mon, 16 Jul 2007 16:24:34 -0400, Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US> wrote:

>Hello,
>
>I'm thinking of picking up a camper vanagon, 81 aircooled cause
>that's my price range...
>
>Does anyone have a prepurchase checklist?
>
>How badly should I insist on a leakdown and/or compression test?
>
>I'm looking for a running vehicle, although mechanically inclined, I
>have little time and no space to work on the bus.
>
>I've looked at many sites and haven't seen a specific checklist yet.
>
>Thanks so much.
>
>Kai in Brooklyn.