Date: Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:14:33 -0700
Reply-To: Raymond Markett <raym02@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Raymond Markett <raym02@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: 85vanagon overheating (water cooled)
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Agreed. Kindness knows no shame. Remember that you don't need to be a mechanical whiz to love these vehicles. And breaking down on the road is tough on anyone. I can dress and install a long block, troubleshoot electronics and fix almost anything on my Vanagon. That still doesn't guarantee that my 30 year old vehicle won't suprise me and leave me stuck on the side of the road. That is a tough spot to be in!
Raymond
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> On Jul 1, 2014, at 12:36 PM, Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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> Good afternoon, Folks.
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> Please try your best to keep discussions civil.
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> It's understandable that some might become frustrated when what they considered sage advice is ignored. However, everything is relative. What makes total sense to you might be deemed insanity to another.
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> Your heart will likely appreciate your 'exercising' the delete key rather than getting worked up over something you completely disagree with.
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> Regards,
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> BenT
> Mod
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>> On Jul 1, 2014, at 11:33 AM, Erin Daniels <eirejammer@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>> I'm not a mechanic and neither is my boyfriend. It has nothing to do with being male or female. I'm not pretending to be a mechanic. Just because I'm not a mechanic doesn't mean that I shouldn't drive this vehicle or be ashamed that I don't repair it myself or know how to I have checked all the fluids throughout this trip. It has not run hot according to the gauges either. And I'm in contact with both my mechanics, ones in Oregon and ones in LA. A lot of men have no clue about this vehicles or even how to repair their own.
>> People do different things better than others. I can play guitar better than most men. Doesn't that count for anything? Being a musician could explain why I am so broke.
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>>> On Jul 1, 2014, at 11:22 AM, Geneva Saint-Amour <genevasaintamour@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
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>>> Erin-If you are in Bakersfield it is about 100 miles to LA. That might cost you $500 to $800 bucks. That is much cheaper than a new engine. Offer to let the tow driver impound it till you can pay for it. Find a place to park it and take a Greyhound to LA and earn your money. Go back and get your vehicle when you can do it properly.
>>> However, you have demonstrated that you have a history of NOT knowing how to repair your own van. Drive it to the next disaster, and deal with it when you get the diagnosis. This could be something small now- but after a hot day in the desert it will be something $big$. Pay now or pay later but you will pay for what is going on. And BTW- your mechanic will NOT come through for you if you cause more damage by dragging this thing in there totally ruined because you pushed it too far. He will call it "your fault".
>>> Get a Bentley. Get a clue. Love this van or be prepared to keep paying others to do it for you. Pull over, check ALL the fluids (oil, water, trans) Check the fuel filter (replace it). Take it to an Auto Zone or O'Reilly's and have the "code read" to hear what is really going on. Heed the advice of the wise- or stop asking for it.
>>> BTW- I am a FEMALE driver and I know enough to know when to stop. I have been working on VW's since I was a child, and you are breaking my heart in many ways. Everything I work to overcome as a female is being played out in these posts.
>>> Geneva and MikePrescott, Arizona1985 Vanagon and 9 other VW'sBB's Project VW repair shop in Clarkdale, AZRational, logical, experienced
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