Vanagonits,

    I was thinking it would be interesting to make
each day of the week, for the list,  have a something
special about it.  For example: I would like to make a
"deal day or best buy".  Deal day / best buy - would be
a day to tell the list of any parts you purchased for
your vanagon, that you feel was the best buy for
your hard earned money, and the reasons why.
Maybe where the list can find the same deal,
and any reasons why they may not be a good
buy for others.

Here is  my Deal of the week, that prompted this idea:
I purchased a factory original muffler, from Auto-Zone.
Cost was $109. Had to be ordered. This muffler is
a true factory replacement.  It came in and "borla" was
welded right on the thing. This muffler had a lifetime
Warranty.  In the past I purchase one of these and it
lasted well over 5 years. The other guys $99 dollar special,
who we all know to well,  (P-mail me for names) was
bad at the 2 year mark.  It also didn't fit well.  At the
Advanced Auto Parts I found a "walker muffler" for
$76.  A universal fit at that.  This thing looked as if
it was made buy a monkey with hammers.  Piece of
junk.  THe Stainless steel mufflers are just out of
sight with pricing.   SO I recommend Auto-zone
for mufflers.
                                               ERic