Date:         Wed, 4 Sep 2019 00:03:09 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject:      Frydaye Topic....but putting it out there now for urgency
In-Reply-To:  <72269078.2182194.1567548542146@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8

 As I was killing time waiting for my repair, a really nice Grey Westy with Vermont license plates zoomed by me on El Cajon Blvd.  Around 10 AM this morning.  Sure enough, I saw that same van at BRU Automotive a few minutes later; obviously they had checked either RoadHaus or VanAlert for help.  Anyway, as I was walking back towards shop to pick up my van, I saw 2 potential Vanagon owners in the same situation as me, walking right by me in the opposite direction on the sidewalk.  Right!  We sorta kinda know how to recognize each other....sometimes.
First was a couple; around 30 or so.  Second was a single guy, around 50 or so.  I don't know which of those had that van from Vermont.  I should have said something....I'm a little introverted in this way...I mean, what are the chances?

Anyway....if either of you are on this List and would like a little info regarding fun stuff to do in the San Diego area, help and tips and tricks and whatnot, please reply and I might be able to offer suggestions.  (Probable:  they might be on Vanagon Owners Group on Facebook...lots of help there.)
Vanagons are a crazy vehicle, in all regards, that is for sure.

Rich
San Diego

    On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 3:10:03 PM PDT, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:  
 
  I went camping last night in local mountains (6,000 feet high just an hour away from 0 elevation where I live here in San Diego).  I have been pretty diligent over the last 30 years about having brake fluid flushed and replaced every 3 years or so (because of the way brake fluid loves to suck in moisture through hoses and cause all kinds of issues at a later date).  On the way back from the mountains, my local mechanic was able to get me in (he's a small time operation...BRU Automotive for those local people interested).  Cost me $85.  I considered all the work:  writing up the job, moving the van into garage, up on lift, bleeding old stuff out, adding new stuff (removal of Instrument Cluster housing, plus the added cost of the new brake fluid itself); tidying everything up, down off lift, quick road test, back to parking lot, doing final paperwork.  Calling me to let me know job was done.  My major effort in all of this was trying to kill an hour or so walking around....and of course the $85.  Oh....BTW....they did an overall lookover while underneath vehicle, no issues to report; also, they said that the old brake fluid was basically pretty clean, not milky or dirty, good news for me...I think my hoses and lines and brake cylinders and stuff are in pretty good shape based on this.  Preventative maintenance!....I like it.

Killer deal in my opinion, and I'm good for another 3 years.
Rich
San Diego