Isn't it funny how all of these stories sound like Russian Roulette,
Vanagon style.
From the West coast to the East coast it might take 5-7 days at a steady
60 mph.
I don't think I'd risk a $3300.00 engine to shave off one day.
I blew one engine as a Vanagon dummy, I now take my time and enjoy the
trip, no matter how many 18 wheels I backup behind me on hills.
To me "the trip is the reward" and grinding my teeth with white knuckles
takes the pleasure out of Westy traveling. Not to mention those
persistent anal twinges activated by every chip of gravel that hits the
wheelwell.

Stan Wilder

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On Wed, 9 Apr 2003 18:07:08 -0400 mary graham <marymontana@HOTMAIL.COM>
writes:
> aaaaah.  i read so many scary things on this list that this is all
> so refreshing.
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> From: Andrew Fox <afox@CNR.COLOSTATE.EDU>
> Subject: Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
> Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2003 15:47:36 -0600
>
> I-80 NJ to CO in about 30 hours, only stopping to refuel, never
> shutting the engine off with fears of not being able to restart it (hot

> start problem).  Towing a 2000 lb trailer, canoe on roof, dogs and cats

> roaming  in the cabin, hot weather, thunderstorms galore.  Max speed
about 55
> mph, min speed about 20 mph up hills.  I consider it dumb luck that the

> van made it.
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This was back in '90, on my '88 Westy, but, I drove 19 hours  straight,
70-80 mph, from San Filepe, MX to Salt Lake. Don't remember the miles but
think that's in the 1200 mi. range. Had to replace 3 of the 4
> Continental tires, under warranty, due to blistering. Very lucky dog
one didn't blow  "at
>  > speed". Very hot roads in Mexico and AZ in August.
>  >
>  > Bob

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