I was recently given a 1985 Vanagon with 160k miles on it by
colleague who went overseas.  He had bought it second-hand and
said it was working OK.  Started it, ran a touch rough and took
it home to check it over.  Added coolant, checked to oil, put
in a new air filter, and generally looked it over.  When I went
to restart it, it would not start - just kept turning over but
no start.  Since I don't have a service manual (one has been
ordered), does anybody have a few hints on what to look for or
any percularities on this beast in regard to starting.  It has
a new battery and seemed to run OK but now  .....
I am pretty familar with Fords, GMC trucks and Toyotas but have
never worked on a Vanagon.
Any help and hints appreciated as I would like to get it running.
Also, on a vehicle of this age, any ideas on future trouble would
also be appreciated.
Thanks.

Colin Busby