Keith, Can you leave the van parked in gear, with the emgcy brake off when you run into this weather situation?
Bob Stevens '87 Westy Syncro "Passion Fruit" Yep, the solution was the 3 B's. Beer, Bentley and a Big hammer! Took the right rear wheel off and gave the drum a few gentle whacks (didn't want to crack the drum!) and after 3 or 4 taps the shoes broke free. I feel much better now that the Syncro is good to go again. It is my daily driver now. Thanks to Dennis for the fast response and thinking on the same plane (the big hammer plane). Gotta love this Vanagon group! |
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