Date: Mon, 8 May 2000 17:44:29 -0700
Reply-To: Dominick DeGaetano <dominicksvw@YAHOO.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Dominick DeGaetano <dominicksvw@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Atlanta to Austin Update!!!
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Good news! Gretchen and I arrived safe and sound here
in Austin!!! 1000 miles. I saw only one other
Vanagon on my way. We both waved, but I would have
loved to have found out what he thought about how full
she was. I had no problems even though she became a
low rider due to all of the weight.
Before I moved I did make my FL road trip. 1700 miles
in nine days. What a great feeling to have my vehicle
stay on the road for so many miles with no problems.
(I think that this is a first for me and her) I did
get to work on her yesterday and found 5 out of 6 CV
joint bolts on the driver's side outer CV joint loose.
I tightened them and hope that they do not loosen
again. I had the joints on that side replaced about 3
months ago. I also found one of my vacum hoses had
broken at the plastic reducer. This is near the
airflow meter, but I am not sure what the parts are
that they go to. They are bolted to the firewall and
have a Y hose coming off to the reducer and then to
the larger hose. I do know that I have two because
the other one had broke a couple of months ago. Being
the clever guy that I am (hold your laughter back) I
stuck the smaller hose into the larger one and put a
clamp on it.
I am looking for some VW clubs here if anyone has some
info I would be grateful.
Also, if you see me driving around looking kind of
lost say hi. I have a huge roof rack on and a ton of
stickers.
Keep on truckin'
Dominick
I am making a move on 3 May 2000 from Atlanta to
Austin. I have purchased a 12 X 5 roof rack to go on
top which should be here from CA on 1 May 2000 (thanks
to the List for their help and leads on this). My
goal is to only take whatever I can put inside and on
top. I have sold my furniture and have been packing
at night. Before I make this journey, I am leaving
this Saturday for a nine day road trip to six cities
in FL (where I am from) to visit family and friends.
I'll be back for two days and then I am off to TX.
My question is (since I have seen people asking the
same type of questions) are there any good shops
and/or mechanics between the two cities or any members
that I can call if I have any major problems. Any
input would be great.
Also, if anyone is just looking for an excuse for a
road trip, the more the merrier!!!!
:o)
Thanks
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Dominick
Austin, TX
1985 Vanagon "Gretchen"
VWCA
LiMBO
SEVWC
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