Hi Anna,
There must be someone in the Portland area that could drop by to check it out?
Anyone on the list? ;o)
From there, it sounds like to me you would be a great candidate for our
pay it forward program ??? ( not my call :o) still.... :o)
I'm sure there must be a ton of used 2.1's left over from conversions in the area?
best,
JC...

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From: Anna Quinn-Smith <annasan1@COMCAST.NET>

> Wow!
> I never thought I'd have to write the list re: my now-dead (so-far) van, but
> - here I am. I really need help & advice.
> So, of course it's Saturday, all my local trusted VW shops are closed for the
> weekend. The LONG weekend! Which means Wed Jan 2nd before I get any clue. The
> problems started a few days ago when I heard a 'POP' from the rear, nothing fell
> off,tho; but after that, my '86 sounded like a putt-putt old VW. There was lotsa
> white smoke then,too.
> Today I was headed to Vanc,WA from Portland - going 55-60 on the freeway.
> Normal. At about 15miles from home, I just lost power - 55 . . .50 . . .45 . .
> 30 . . 20 >> so I headed to emerg lane, shut off engine, put on hazards. Engine
> would not re-start. Towed home & here I am stuck! A friend who's "into" cars
> said might be something with compression?, head gasket? (arrgghhh ! those awful
> two words that strike fear into VW owners!)
> Now, those who know me know my beloved van is my only link with real
> freeedom & independence. I don't walk far on my canes, and now it's too wet for
> my mobility scooter - and I hate-hate-hate to be confined within my 1000 sq
> feet!! Add to this fixed income on Soc Sec and, yikes!
> Only thing keeping me from being really bummed is : I found out Xmas Eve I'm
> gonna be a 1st time gramma! My only child is preggers!!! YAY!!! but how will I
> get to Tacoma for the delivery !?!?! Another arrgghhhh . . . . say, anyone have
> any kind of vehicle for loan/rent?
> That said, I will ponder each and every response/suggestion/miracle workers who
> write back . . . thanx & have a safe and happy New Year! * * * ~ anna in PDX