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ChromeWheels Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:53 am

I'm going to look at an '83 Vanagon in about an hour. I know nothing at all about these vehicles.
The owner says it's not running.
He has no idea what's wrong with it, but the motor turns.
He says the body and interior are in great shape, no rust.

What/where are trouble spots I should look for?

Gauche1968 Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:27 pm

Water or Air cooled?

ChromeWheels Sat Aug 30, 2008 6:44 am

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msinabottle Sat Aug 30, 2008 11:35 am

Congratulations on your beautiful new-to-you Van!

Wash the engine, there are threads here telling you how to do that without wrecking things, AND...

Replace the fuel lines and the plastic junction on the firewall.
Replace the fuel lines and the plastic junction on the firewall.
Replace the fuel lines and the plastic junction on the firewall.

You're just getting to know it. Don't being your relationship with a van-be-cue.

Welcome to the Funny Farm! Search, and ye shall find!

Best!

ChromeWheels Sat Aug 30, 2008 1:11 pm

Thanks msinabottle
Took me all morning, but I did find the battery! :?

And I hear you on the " Replace the fuel lines and the plastic junction on the firewall. "



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