Also, check the load rating on the tires - I believe it is 1400 lbs to
handle the weight of the Westfalia.

Pete
'79 Westy "Aardvark"
'87 Westy "JoesVan"
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On Sat, Apr 23, 2011 at 07:57, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> In case no one's mentioned it, make sure the fuel lines are in good shape.
> Old ones can fail and cause these vans to die untimely deaths by fire.  If
> you aren't certain they were changed recently, that should be one of the
> things you tackle first to ensure that your new ride sticks around for a
> long time. Numerous vendors here offer reasonably priced kits for the job
> and you can do it in less than four hours easily, while getting acquainted
> with the van's innards at the same time.
>
> Stephen
>
> --- On Sat, 4/23/11, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
>
> From: Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@VERIZON.NET>
> Subject: Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011, 1:39 AM
>
> Thanks everyone for all the advice - it gave me enough info to feel
> comfortable in making my decision!
>
> I found an '85 westy weekender here in the area for sale this week,
>