There's also the Vanagon Rescue Squad where they can look up folks who can lend a hand. <http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm> Mark K 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
On Jun 11, 2009, at 11:59 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Well John you can't say that you didn't do your part. It's really on > them > that they didn't head your advice. > > I wish them the best - they aren't traveling in my area, I'd offer > help if > needed if they were, but I'm sure there are plenty of others out > there who > will lend a hand. > > On Wed, Jun 10, 2009 at 11:37 PM, John Reynolds > <kayakjr@comcast.net> wrote: > >> A friend's nephew (recent high-school grad) and 5 (count'em 5) of his >> buddies bought an 81 Westfalia off Craig's list for $800 and are >> taking it >> across country. >> >> <Snip> >> They reported only getting 10-11 mpg at 65 mph. At 55 it increased >> to >> 13-14. I pushed for them to get the van checked out a good shop >> (Stan's in >> Natick) and get the valves adjusted. I'm sure this would have >> payed for >> itself in fuel savings. Maybe along the way we can get them to >> hook up with >> a good shop - but with only 2 weeks.. >> >> >> Anyways, I may asking this list soon for help for these 6 souls. >> They >> wanted an adventure and it has already started! >> >> >> More later... >> >> >> John >> LiMBO >> > > > > -- |
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