Chris,

I hope so, as this would be the first documented case of the dreaded
head gasket leak on an air cooled engine. So... if anti-freeze starts
spewing from my head gaskets I'm suing somebody and retiring wealthy.

Happy Friday,
David Higginbotham
82 Westfalia
Silk Hope, NC

-----Original Message-----
From: Mr. Polak [mailto:MrPolak@yahoo.com] 
Sent: Friday, February 13, 2004 8:29 AM
To: Higginbotham, David A.
Cc: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
Subject: Re: noisy speedo

Higginbotham, David A. said:
> My speedo (or maybe cable?) makes noise in cold weather until I travel
> for a while. The indicator needle jumps around and does not report the
> correct speed or mileage. Is there any way to lube this thing or am I
> simple looking at imminent failure as is suspected?

David,

This is a sure indication of a head gasket leak.  You must immediately
convert your Vanagon to 240 HP of flat-6 Subaru SVX power!

Chris S.

P.S.  Sorry, it is Friday!