Hi again list.  I want to thank everyone who has gotten in touch with me
about my coolant questions.  I feel like I have a bunch of new friends that I
can rely on. I have gotten some bad news this afternoon though.

I took my new Vanagon to a reputable mechanic that I have used in the past.
I am so saddened to learn that the head gaskets need to be replaced!  The
previous owner had the wrong antifreeze in it to make matters worse.  What I
am so shocked about is that he wants $1050 to do the work!  Oh my, I don't
have that kind of money right now,  I just shelled out most of what I had
into buying the thing. :(  Does that kind of money sound about right?
Is it wise to drive it at all in the condition it is in?  The mechanic said I
could as long as I keep the levels full?  I guess I just want an opinion from
the list.
I was so looking forward to camping this weekend with it.

Thanks, LeeAnn (85 westy)