Hey, I'll lend you Vuzzie (that's what my kids call the van). It's got a
reliable automatic transmission, not one of them poorly designed manuals.
Sorry about your troubles, Dennis.

Dennis Haynes wrote:
> Fun Bus back home already. About 120 miles into the trip I got stuck in
> that famous New Jersey Turnpike traffic. As I slowed down it didn�t want
> to come out of 4th gear. When it did it let me know something was wrong.
> Feels like cracked 3-4 slider hub. I drove to next exit and decided I
> didn't need it leave me stranded in Florida so I milked it home. All gears
> still there but definitely something wrong going from 3rd to 4th. Gonna
> rest a few hours and then head down in the Benz.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 11:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Unreliable Vanagon engines!
>
> Dennis,
>
> Keep the rubber band wound tight.
>
> Have a good trip.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
> Chelsea, AL
>
> Dennis Haynes wrote:
>
>> The Fun Bus will soon be departing for another NY to Florida run.
>>
> 254,455
>
>> miles on the odometer. Will that engine make one more trip?
>>
>> Wave if you see me.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>