Thanks Tom Neal,  (and Gary Hradek for the "Fred's VW" tip).....et
al
Like a hypochondric with the Merc Manual, perusing those Vanagon Archives
makes me paranoid.  15K Mexican miles on my Westy since November,  without
so much as a flat, & now I'm scared  to leave the drivway!  I saw reputed VW
Guru Coby Smolens on "the list" and wondered if he was current.  Do you or
someone you know recommend him?
       I took your suggestion & switched to text;  sorry.  Just got the
laptop.
Tempermentally, still a Luddite at heart.

Phaedra