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Date:         Thu, 27 Jun 2002 08:35:12 -0400
Reply-To:     David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Power (now: long drive security)
Comments: To: Mary Beth and Chris Geiser <geiser@EXECPC.COM>
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At 06:43 AM 6/27/2002, Mary Beth and Chris Geiser wrote:
>problem.  I've had problems - glow plugs, head gaskets, etc etc, but
>most of these problems you see coming a mile away. If they strand you,
>it's because you've been ignoring the signs.  No quirky ignition system
>or dropped valve seats due to overheating to deal with.  We take our '74
>Westy to close campgrounds and enjoy that, but the Vanagon is my daily
>driver...


That's my experience with the WBX -- lots of problems, but no
strandings.  Been my daily driver for the last 115K miles (came from
Scotland with about 90k, now has 205+).


david




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David Beierl - Providence, RI
  http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"
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