Tom F. wrote: >>Tom Carrington failed to note why he doesn't really want to >>*drive* his new Diesel Westy to Washington: the coolant is >>apparently a water/oil emulsion. Details...deatils...details! :) I considered driving it, but after considering the Maher/V6anagon and Grendel sagas, I just can't afford time off from work.! >>Glad the Autotrain idea sounds good, though you ought to ask >>about the maximum allowable vehicle height...I think those >>railcars are enclosed. When I talked to Amtrak, the operator said there would be no problem, as they will fit full size American-Iron vans in there with room to spare. I can't imagine the Westy being much taller. Now, you Synchro/Westy guys may have problems...since you have the added ground clearance,etc. I'm thinking of going next week. I can fly down on Saturday morning, and take the train back that afternoon at 4:00PM. I will arrive in Lorton, Va at 9:00AM on Sunday, and then it is about 40-50 miles to the house. Even if the van ran great, a long drive at a laboring 60mph would get old... Once again, until my "normal" mail comes back to life, please feel free to e-mail me at 72172.3371@compuserve.com Thanks! Tom Carrington 88 Vanagon GL (For sale!) 65 Notchback Getting 82 Westy oil-burner (301)445-2490
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