Thanks to Michael, David, Bill, Robb and Jim:

After looking at the exhaust system and bolstered by last weekends project
of putting in a new kitchen faucet (not one leak), I've decided to replace
it myself.  The only thing that concerns me is the amount of rust on the
whole system.  All the bolts and pipes are rusted together so I'm not sure
if I should replace the whole system or just the muffler and tailpipe, which
truly need replacing.  I'm taking another look at it today (with printouts
of the system from the Bus Depot :) ) to see what is rusted or nearly rusted
through and might try to loosen the bolts to see how brittle it is. My sig.
other commented that as long as there is a running vehicle, I can do all the
work I want to on the van!

Jim - I know the area around Cole Mill Rd and will look for his shop next
time I'm headed out to the Eno.  I will probably go to him for some other
repairs that need doin'.  If you see someone in a white (used to be tan)
vanagon with Hawaiian print seat covers waving at ya, that's me.

Thanks again,
Michelle
'85 Vanagon GL "Chicken Bus"

>From: Jim Henry <jch@vnet.net>
>Reply-To: jch@jchgis.com
>To: Michelle Pesavento <michellepesavento@HOTMAIL.COM>
>CC: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: mechanics in Durham, NC area
>Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2001 20:19:23 -0400
>
>Michelle:
>Lonny does very good work,  knows vanagons and vws as well as anyone in the
>area. He has his own shop, called University Tire and Auto Center. It is
>located
>at 1309 Christian Ave. which is one block east of Cole Mill Rd (an exit on
>I-85
>for you travelers) off Hillsboro Rd. It is near Bo Jangles.
>
>He has done some work for me, though I do most of my own work. He has
>consistently provided quality, affordable, reliable  repairs over the years
>for
>one of my wife's friends .
>
>He is no longer has any affiliation with Guess Road Amoco and they should
>probably be taken of the lists of quality repair shops.
>
>I agree with Bill, it is really an easy repair, you could probably get the
>parts
>from Bus Depot and do it yourself.
>
>Good Luck and drive well. Wave when you pass the yellow westy.
>
>Michelle Pesavento wrote:
>
> > Hi folks,
> >
> > I was told by the inspection station around the corner that I'll need a
>new
> > muffler and tailpipe for my '85 Vanagon GL to pass inspection.  I've had
> > many people recommend Lonny as THE person in my area
>(Raleigh/Durham/Chapel
> > Hill, NC) to take your VW to but, alas, he no longer works at the gas
> > station to which I was told to go.  Does anyone know his current
>location or
> > have any other recommendations for reliable yet cheap (it could happen)
> > mechanics in my area?
> >
> > Thanks in advance,
> > Michelle
> >
> > '85 Vanagon GL "Chicken Bus"
> >
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>Durham, NC
>
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>
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>85 GSL-SE (parts car)
>84 Vanagon Westfalia camper
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>93 Geo Prism
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>
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>
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