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* Review previous owner's maintenance records | * Review previous owner's maintenance records | ||
** Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet | ** Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet | ||
| − | * Acquire a [ | + | * Acquire a [[Bentley manual|Bentley]] repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon |
== Component Replacement == | == Component Replacement == | ||
| − | * Replace all [http://benplace.com/fuel_line.htm fuel lines] in the car | + | * '''Replace all [http://benplace.com/fuel_line.htm fuel lines] in the car!''' |
* Consider replacing [[Vacuum system|vacuum lines]] | * Consider replacing [[Vacuum system|vacuum lines]] | ||
== Component Inspections == | == Component Inspections == | ||
| − | * Inspect all [[Cooling system|coolant hoses]] | + | * Inspect all [[Cooling system|coolant hoses]] and look for leaks around heater cores |
* Check [[Electrical system|battery]] for proper voltage | * Check [[Electrical system|battery]] for proper voltage | ||
| + | * Inspect all body seams, undercarriage and floor areas for rust | ||
== Fluid Flushes == | == Fluid Flushes == | ||
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* Change the [[Recommended oil types|oil]] | * Change the [[Recommended oil types|oil]] | ||
* Change the transmission fluid | * Change the transmission fluid | ||
| + | * Refill the wiper reservoirs front and rear | ||
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| + | [[Category:Buying a Vanagon]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:40, 2 June 2010
Every new Vanagon owner should do a series of things upon acquiring a new Vanagon, no matter what the year or style. This list is a recommended set of items.
Documentation
- Review previous owner's maintenance records
- Consider tracking maintenance history in a spreadsheet
- Acquire a Bentley repair manual appropriate for your year of Vanagon
Component Replacement
- Replace all fuel lines in the car!
- Consider replacing vacuum lines
Component Inspections
- Inspect all coolant hoses and look for leaks around heater cores
- Check battery for proper voltage
- Inspect all body seams, undercarriage and floor areas for rust
