Re: needed advice from those in the know

[king5zreo@juno.com]

Chris,
	1. Change the oil. After driving for a while, it may be 50 miles
it may be 1,000 miles, but keep an eye on the seals that they don't leak.
Also check the oil level frequently to see if gas isn't getting into the
the crankcase. If gas seems to be getting into there change the fuel pump
& the oil. Don't be overwhelmed, take things in stride one thing at a
time. Get it running & stopping, then move on to other parts like the
suspension, etc...
	2. This list is a good place to get help and to get steered in
the right direction, but your best bet is to get a Bentley Repair manual
or at least a Haynes Repair manual.
	3. Congrats on finding such a great car!!!
Tom
'68 FB (Thumper)
'70 Bug

On Tue, 16 Jun 1998 14:11:09 PDT "Christopher Fox" <cjf3@hotmail.com>
writes:
>Hello,
>     I recently acquired a '69 squareback with 27,000 original miles 
>in 
>practically mint condition.  The original owner passed away at the 
>ripe 
>old age of 95.  The inspection ran out in '96 thus it must not have 
>been 
>driven for two years.  
>     Currently it is in his garage collecting dust.  I need to get to 
>a 
>garage for inspection and a once over.
>     
>     Question #1:  Is there anything I should know about driving a car 
>                   
>that has not moved in 2 years so as not to                    cause 
>undue damage?(i.e. breaking it in)
>
>     Question #2:  Being new to car repair/restoration, what things    
>                
>should I be doing/learning to do as opposed to                    
>giving 
>all my hard earned cash to my friendly                    neighborhood 
>
>mechanic?
>
>I'm trying to learn and I'm reading posts to the group, but any advice 
>
>to a newbie would be greatly appreciated.
>
>Chris Fox
>'69 squareback
>
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