Date:         Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:35:07 -0800
Reply-To:     Trina Lindal <digidoll@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Trina Lindal <digidoll@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Seattle secrets and an oil filler tube
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Hello all,

Short intro as a new member: I am an extremely pleased, proud owner of a 91
Multivan, 140k/mi. I've done very few "modifications," although I've kept it
clean inside and out, except for an unfortunate incident with a thief and
his screwdriver breaking into the triangle window!. I use my vanagon as a
daily driver, and of course for road trips.

I've done pretty well locating parts and a mechanic I trust locally, but I'm
hoping I can use this venue to learn more; especially if you are in the area
and can share some of your secrets.

I'm having a hard time finding an oil-filling tube (telescoping plastic with
cap), as I needed to add oil on a trip last summer and could not get the cap
off, so had to pull the whole assembly off. Of course, it wouldn't go back
on securely, so a new one is needed. Anyone know where I can get one? The
dealer has it backordered... for 4 months now.

There are a couple of other nice looking vanagons in my area (W. Sea): a red
Carat and another blue one almost identical to mine. Anyone here?

Your archives are wonderful... it is nice to know I am not alone, whether it
be good or bad!

/Trina