VW Bus & Westfalia Travel Trip pre-Inspection List (V Eng)

Frank Condelli & Associates � January 01, 2007

------Mechanical------
____ Fuel system: Inspect fuel injection/carburetion system operation, fuel
lines, hose clamps, fuel pump, filters, fuel tank, overflow reservoirs, vapour
recirculation, filler and cap.
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____ Intake system: Inspect air filter, air flow meter, intake hoses, clamps,
tubes, leaks, connections, condition.
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____ Cooling system: (water-cooled) Pressure test for leaks. Inspect radiator,
water pump, belt, coolant level, heads, heaters, valves, hoses, connections,
temperature sensors. (air-cooled): tin covers, thermostat, flap, foam
insulation.
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____ Intake system: Inspect air filter, air flow meter, intake hoses, clamps,
tubes, leaks, connections, condition.
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____ Ignition system: Inspect distributor, cap, rotor, points, advance
mechanism, hall sensor, ignition wires, spark plugs, coil, timing, ground
terminals, electrical terminal connectors, computer, idle control.
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____ Vacuum hoses: Inspect all hoses and connectors.
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____ Exhaust system: Inspect for leaks, rust, attachments, CAT, Oxy sensor
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____Transmission: Manual & automatic. Inspect for oil level, operation, leaks,
venting, shifting mechanism. Last flush & fill.
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____Clutch: Inspect master & slave cylinders and or cables, adjustment, leaks,
fluid level & condition.
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____Steering: Inspect (power steering) fluid level, belt, leaks, line
condition, rack bushings, u-joint, tie rods, wheel bearings, alignment,
operation. (manual) rack bushings, tie rods, flex joints, wheel bearings,
alignment, operation.
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____ Suspension: Inspect, ball joints (upper & lower), swing arm bushings,
torsion bars, shocks,
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____ Brakes: Inspect, discs, drums, callipers, wheel cylinders, pads, shoes,
hardware, cables, hoses, vacuum booster, adjustment, operation.
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____ Tires: Inspect & report, size, load rating, condition.
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____Altenator & Starter: Inspect charging system, starter operation. Visual and
audio inspection. Alternator mounting bracket. Belt & wiring condition.
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____Compression: check & report
----------Dry : 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______
----------Oil : 1 ______ 2 ______ 3 ______ 4 ______ (if needed)
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____Temperature: (Infrared check): Motor and cooling system liquid (8 points),
exhaust system, heads.
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-------Other---------
____Lighting: inspection, headlights (hi/lo beams), running lights, turn
signals, back-up, instrument & interior, other.
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____Horn: operation.
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____Electrical � miscellaneous: Inspect.
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____Chassis lubrication: Inspection, air-cooled only.
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____Motor & Transmission mounts: Inspection.
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____Air conditioning: Inspect, operation.
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____Propane: Camper Only � Inspect tank, valves, regulator, lines, hoses, cook
stove, fridge, heater.
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-------Miscellaneous---------
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