On Sep 30, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote:

> Sounds awesome !
> the only thing I would add is be sure to driver 'er around for at
> least a week, before the trip, and after doing all that work.
> Jobs like 'coolant change' are not really complete until the van has
> done several warm-up-cool down cycles and a few trips around town to
> confirm that the coolant change job was successful in every way.
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> in general........of course,
> it's not that smart to do work on something , then take off on a trip.
> Part of the time, when you do something ..
> you think it's done and perfect, but sometimes it's not.
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> always need to confirm, thoroughly, that the jobs were successful,
> before heading out.

LOL!  Hopefully between the end of today & early Sat am, I will know
if my westy is behaving properly bodily fluids wise!  I wasn't
thinking changing the fluids was a major service, but at $596
including new front wheel seals, it  appears to be.

YMMV,

Mr. BZ-heading out for a 100 mile loop as soon as I finish this 6 pack?
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tom Buese" <tombuese@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2010 1:00 PM
> Subject: Vanagon Bodily Fluids
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>> I am taking Scott's advice & having all my westy's bodily fluids
>> changed as routine preventative maintenance before a 500 mile rt trip
>> this weekend to the Henry Mtns in South Central Utah.  Flushing,
>> changing coolant, brake fluid, Tranny fluid to "Royal Purple"
>> synthetic, oil filter @ 3000 miles w/ Mobil 1 20-50W still good,
>> repacking front wheel bearings, & inspect for any leaks, etc.  I
>> might
>> even rinse out the water tank w/ baking soda & install new waawaa.
>> Both batteries are sealed, so nothing to change there.
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>> Am I missing anything?
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>> YMMV,
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>> Mr. BZ-uhoh, here comes another bodily fluid thread
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