thanks everyone who gave me tips on sprucing up the 85.  i haven't been able
to respond sooner as our internet line has been on and off (mostly off) for
a week or so.  life is rugged here in the big bend.

stan sent a paper he had written on how to take care of your just-bought
vehicle.  that and the fact that i've been getting some leaks from the
engine area (looks like very clean oil- could it be brake fluid?) makes me
think i should take her in for a physical.  does anyone know of a good vw
repair place in the el paso area?  there's a dealer there, but i'm not sure
that's how i'll go if there's an alternative.

i have been to the las cruces dealer (about the broken faucet)
and wasn't impressed.  they told me it'd take $68 to diagnose the problem.
i said, hey, i just want a new faucet.  do you have one?  they said ok, $34
to diagnose.  at which point i left.

thanks for any help you can give me.  midland/odessa and even lubbock are
within my range too.

mary

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