Good news!  Gretchen and I arrived safe and sound here
in Austin!!!  1000 miles.  I saw only one other
Vanagon on my way.  We both waved, but I would have
loved to have found out what he thought about how full
she was.  I had no problems even though she became a
low rider due to all of the weight.

Before I moved I did make my FL road trip.  1700 miles
in nine days.  What a great feeling to have my vehicle
stay on the road for so many miles with no problems.
(I think that this is a first for me and her)  I did
get to work on her yesterday and found 5 out of 6 CV
joint bolts on the driver's side outer CV joint loose.
 I tightened them and hope that they do not loosen
again.  I had the joints on that side replaced about 3
months ago.  I also found one of my vacum hoses had
broken at the plastic reducer.  This is near the
airflow meter, but I am not sure what the parts are
that they go to.  They are bolted to the firewall and
have a Y hose coming off to the reducer and then to
the larger hose.  I do know that I have two because
the other one had broke a couple of months ago.  Being
the clever guy that I am (hold your laughter back) I
stuck the smaller hose into the larger one and put a
clamp on it.

I am looking for some VW clubs here if anyone has some
info I would be grateful.

Also, if you see me driving around looking kind of
lost say hi.  I have a huge roof rack on and a ton of
stickers.

Keep on truckin'
Dominick

I am making a move on 3 May 2000 from Atlanta to
Austin.  I have purchased a 12 X 5 roof rack to go on
top which should be here from CA on 1 May 2000 (thanks
to the List for their help and leads on this).  My
goal is to only take whatever I can put inside and on
top.  I have sold my furniture and have been packing
at night.  Before I make this journey, I am leaving
this Saturday for a nine day road trip to six cities
in FL (where I am from) to visit family and friends.
I'll be back for two days and then I am off to TX.

My question is (since I have seen people asking the
same type of questions) are there any good shops
and/or mechanics between the two cities or any members
that I can call if I have any major problems.  Any
input would be great.

Also, if anyone is just looking for an excuse for a
road trip, the more the merrier!!!!
:o)

Thanks

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Dominick
Austin, TX
1985 Vanagon "Gretchen"
VWCA
LiMBO
SEVWC

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