

| Subject: | Headed South With '85 Wolfsburg Weekender |
| From: | Chuck Mathis |
| Date: | Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:00:46 EST |
After twenty years in the world's premier maritime organization (according to
our own PR) I'm getting out and headed for a real job in Houston, Texas.
Aside from steer horns and a nice rifle rack should I be looking at any other
hot, muggy weather equipment?
In anticipation of the journey I've replaced my belts, bought spares, picked
up a new water pump, and checked all my hoses. I'm planning to do a timing
check and tune-up before I hit the road. Roland is pretty low mileage
(approaching 51K) and very dependable so far -- only failed to start when the
temp hit -20f and zapped the battery. Since I brought him home a year ago
I've changed the auto tranny fluid, filter and gasket, replaced the shocks
(KYB -- stiff but functional), tires (MXT's -- excellent investment in ride
and handling), auxiliary battery (Diehard Marine Deep Cycle ('cause it was
free)), did the brakes, added Bosch +4's, and a K&N air filter. I just got
an Airlift kit to address the butt dragging syndrome. Before I hit the road
I plan to system flush and change the coolant.
Any list members in Houston?
Anybody got any good recommendations for service/parts places in or near
Houston?
Anybody happen to know of a house for sale with a Westy-sized garage?
Chuck
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