Hello All,

I just purchased my first vanagon an 84GL and it  sure is alot of fun to
drive. I have a list of things my baby needs that is a mile long so I am going
to take care of the maintenance in waves.....The first wave will involve all
new rotors drums  pads and shoes, brake fluid flush, coolant flush, gear oil
change etc. all the basics.
My questions are........What weight and brand of gear oil are people in VW
land using? I'm partial to mobil-1 synthetic but have only found it in 75W90
(will this work?).
Are vented rotors available for 84 vanagons? How many people are running
Bilstien
struts and where did you get them? I would also like to add alloy wheels
without spending $300+ what 14"or 15"' VW/Audi wheels fit with the right
offset?  I have seen a vanagon with Mercedes alloys on it, any body on the
list running these?

And last a trouble shooting type question:  Last night when I picked up my bus
it ran great, no hesitation or stalling but whenever I came to a stop light
and the engine sat at idle the oil light would begin to flicker, if I revved
the engine it would dissapear  but came back when the engine dropped to idle
again. It sure would be nice to have a guage package and a tach! Any sage
words of wisdom from the elders are appreciated. Fell free to send responses
privately or via list. Thanks, this is a great list.

Brian Hren
hrebri@aol.com
84 VanagonGL