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Date:         Mon, 28 Aug 2006 19:44:43 +0000
Reply-To:     "annasan1@comcast.net >Anna QS<" <annasan1@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "annasan1@comcast.net >Anna QS<" <annasan1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Exhaust problem - inquiry

Happy late summer to all - -  can it almost be Labor Day???!!!


       I plan to cross-post this to get mucho responses, so apologies ahead of time.......
   I would like to know just how major of a problem/disaster it is that my exhaust system needs replacing?  During  previous work on my '86 2.1L van I was told of probable upcoming exhaust problems. Well, "upcoming" came real soon, like 2 or 3 days later, and now I sound like a noisy motorcycle. This same mechanic told me the costs could range from $4-500 up to $1000. Can anyone share any exhaust/muffler stories and offer advice to a non-mechanically-minded nurse??


           I am still seeking a used westy interior in NW & No Cal region - am tired of the Mickey-Mouse job done on this van!  I would like the entire side unit including tables, etc. Anything to fit an '86 but can retro-fit.
ALSO - will consider a handy/crafty/ carpenter type person to do custom interior ??!!??


             We are in the Portland OR area; the place I took "Blue Mongrel" to was recommended via one of my trusted listserv groups.  I am cautiously entering the VW-woes CLub, but have fixed income so this really sucks.
I find myself doing the "woulda-coulda-shoulda shuffle"!


 Any & all responses to list or P-mail to help me with this are greatly appreciated.


Thanx - Anna QS


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and Your hand over my mouth."
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