I've only done it once, a month ago, and here's what I did:

-My heater fan has been dead for years, so that was the reason. If yours is
in doubt, get a new one... otherwise lube & cover exposed bearing with a
cap.
-Master brake cylinder is doable with dash in place, I'm actually about to
do mine this weekend after dash re-install.
-Clutch master looks to be much easier with dash out.
-Good time replace all dash lights
-Clean air intake, heater box, etc.
-check for rust, install peel & seal on inner front sheet metal
-check/replace windshield wiper & washer system

I'm sure others can add to this list.

On Fri, Apr 23, 2010 at 6:01 AM, Mike South <msouth@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I am about to remove the dash in my 85 westy, and I'm wondering what
> people would advise me to do while it's off.  (It's automatic, but the
> work I'm doing right now is to convert to manual.)
>
> I have very little in terms of maintenance records from the past
> owner(s), so if there's something under there that needs maintenance,
> it would probably be a good idea.
>
> Oil fan?  Master brake cylinder?  Do the fan relay thing?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> mike
>

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Shawn Wright