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Date:         Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:13:32 -0500
Reply-To:     Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET>
Subject:      Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
Comments: To: Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAGXJJtzUH1y7DRYiaWU34Xi=CaKXdahG6r3rSD8LLET+j5UcGw@mail.gmail.com>
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Ironic that if they'd taken their van to a VW dealer they likely would have been refused service.

Jeff

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> On Oct 14, 2016, at 12:06 PM, Steven Johnson <sjohnso2000@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Do you put the mice in the blender with the coolant to get a good > mix or can they just go straight in as is? > > ;p > > (Friday!!) > > Steven > 91 Westy > >> On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

>> >> I just wanted to follow up with eveyone on this. >> >> I just spoke to the service department at that Subie dealer in Bat City, MI >> >> The Vanagon owners were able to source the parts they needed at the local

>> O-Reilys and they are on their way to getting their bus repaired. I asked

>> them to tell the owners to call me direct if they had any further issues or >> needed anything. >> >> I know many here will have opinions on the Subie dealer being able to do >> this repair - I get that and I understand we own some old touchy vehicles - >> but I also think that some credit has to be given tot he fact that whoever >> is doing the job is a certified mechanic - and while our 1.9s and 2.1s can >> be finiky beasts, they aren't alien technology either :) >> >> ANyhow, thank you all who replied and provided your wisdom and offered som >> assistance. I'm hoping things go smoother for these folks from here on out. >> If not I will surely keep you all posted. >> >> Have a great Friday my friends - I so love this community! >> >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> >> P.S. - Todd Olsen (if you are still on the list) - I was sure to tell the

>> service center that they had to use G-11 coolant miced 50/50 with distilled >> water and bleed the system. Thanks buddy. >> >>> On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 11:25 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Thank you everyone. I haven't heard back from anyone so I'm not sure >>> what's up. >>> >>> I'll call the dealership again in the morning and see if I can't get in >>> direct contact with the owners. >>> >>> I'll try to keep you posted. >>> >>> Thanks, >>> >>> Jeff >>> >>


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