I'm relatively new to the list, have been learning alot by reading everything. I have a few questions I haven't seen answers to yet on the list. Can anyone help me out? 1. What's a Wolfsburg, as compared to any other type of van? 2. What's a CV? 3. Is the head gasket problem something that ever gets fixed for once and for all, or is it something that requires a periodic revisit (a chronic problem)? 4. What does a "rebuilt" engine really mean? How reliable is a rebuilt engine? 5. I have been told that when test driving a Westi, you can tell a lot about its condition. I have been test driving a few, but am no mechanic. I listen for abnormal engine noise, see if the brakes are mushy, is the hand break tight, is the clutch loose, how does the steering feel, how smooth is the shifting (which is always rougher than my 1989 Camry). Any suggestions for other things to pay attention to? Thanks for any help you can give, Katherine
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