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Subject:Re: don't push our trip meter while driving!
From:Jeffrey R
Date:Thu, 25 Jan 2001 15:43:03 EST

LOL. Yeah. I think a better decal might be about 4 feet by 10 feet and placed
on each side of the bus reading:

"CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE.*
Standing in close proximity or attempting to drive this vehicle could result
in coolant leaks from the heads, heater cores or hoses, Failure of the AFM,
Seizure of the electric blower fan, Failure of the transmission to the tune
of $3,000+, Voltage drop to the headlights, Leaks from the fuel lines
resulting in fire, Clogging of the catalitic converter, Failure of the Temp
II Sensor, Failure of the window regulators, Failure of any relationship
outside your relationship with this vehicle, Purchase or a longing to
purchase upgraded parts from South Africia. Operation of this vehicle will
definately result in a mysterious failure of the O2 sensor and force the
driver to spend about 100 hours a week on an internet list.

* Parking lot attendants may refer to this vehicle as a mini-van."

(Having said that, I know the tip on the odometer trip button is a good one
as naturally I screwed up mine a few years ago. I was able to re-align the
gears of the odometer by taking out the speedo--In my case they had only
streched a bit--not completely broken. So if a few people do drive the bus I
think a sticker might be in order. Mine would say, "Before putting the
transmission in Reverse hold clutch down for a count of 10" Go figure.)

Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA, CA