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Subject:Re: (rear) cv joint
From:John Bange
Date:Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:50:49 -0800

> And I thought you posted that link so we could find out what 'Geldsauger'
> means!

Heh. That? Geld = "money", sauger = "sucker". I named it that after its
first $500 repair, and it remained appropriate up through the engine
replacement. Now it only sucks gas and oil.

Don't be afraid, John, it's only a  #@&%$  van!

Yeah. I mostly worry about my mechanical work. I know what I'm doing, but
when I get tired I forget things. After installing my Boston Engine rebuilt
I actually had the key in the ignition and turned to ON before I remembered
I hadn't put oil in yet. The first 1000 miles after installing the new
engine, transmission, hoses, etc. were nerve wracking. The longer it goes
without blowing up, the better I feel.

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"