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Subject:Re: early experience of the garage
From:Michael Elliott
Date:Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:11:45 -0800

I stand corrected. That's a stupid answer.
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Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
71 Type 2: the Wonderbus
84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana")
74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano
KG6RCR

joel walker typed:
>> Bob Donalds typed:
>>> I dont believe that there are stupid questions just stupid
>>> responces
>>>
>> Oh yeah? How about this: "Can my Vanagon catch STDs if i pee in the
>> gas
>> tank?"
>> That's a pretty stupid question, isn't it?
>
> actually, no, that's not a stupid question. Siphon-Transmitted-Defects
> are a serious problem in older cars, and usually begin with gas tanks
> or gas filler necks. at present, there is no cure except surgery, and
> failure to repair the problem can lead to terminal junkyard presence
> and eventual crushing.  it's a national crises-in-the-making but no
> one in government seems to care. :(
>
> now ... getting the rust off your siphon, that's your own problem.
>
> ;)
>
> un cajoel
> :)
>