Hi, I bought my 87 Westy early last year and put alot of dough into it.  I
had a severe case of vanagon syndrome and was about at wit's end when I
found an excellent VW fixer, Mike in Minneapolis.  He didn't want to believe
the computer was the problem so he tried all kinds of troubleshooting
sensors, grounding, AFM fixes but finally replaced the computer ($200 with
labor) and I'm back to loving Westies (fourth one but last was twenty years
ago).  In January I left St. Paul and travelled south and spent time in
Arizona and California before joining a bunch of fellow retirees in Laughlin
 NV for a week of golfing.  From there I travelled to Florida and up the
east coast and back to Minnesota.  Over 12K miles and not a single problem. 
Cruised along at 70-75 with no effort.  Just wanted to let some know that
every trip doesn't involve significant problems.  I'm about ready to head
out again for Glacier and Banff parks for a month of camping, etc. with an
old high school buddy.  WHERE do folks keep their gas cans?  I've seen them
strapped to the top luggage area, welcome suggestions.  Thanks

Larrry