http://www.vanagain.com    has a pretty good list of questions and
observations.  Developed for air cooled, but applicable to later models,
too.

On Thu, Oct 29, 2009 at 4:40 PM, Kiel Kellow wrote:

> Fellow VW'rs,
>
> I am looking to buy a 1991 Vanagon Carat.
> 64,000 mi. on new engine, 145,000 miles on body.
> I am buying the van to gypsy style travel in, I need reliability or my
> lady
> might never buy a vanagon again (with this man at least)!
>
> I need a list of things to look for.
> What specific tools/instruments do I need?
>
> Thank you
>
> Kiel