Hello all,
Just thought that I would let everyone know that I finally was able to take
my
baby to the shop yesterday, and they found a vacuum leak was the cause  of
my problems.  That and an oil change only cost me $123.  I love  my mechanic!
He said he thinks she should make the trip to MN and back just fine (he  also
said for me to quit obsessing about my alternator belt being loose ;-) so  we
will head out next Wednesday.  Wish me luck!
Thanks to all that responded and if your a member of the Vanagon Rescue  Squad
in the Midwest, please don't stray to far from the phone late next  week!

James Benthall
Houston, Texas
87 Westy (The Phoenix)