Hi Tam,
I'm on the roadhaus help site, for this area,  and,
If you get to the SLC, UT area,
you're welcome to camp in my back yard.
( if you dont mind the company of  all of the ole' Vanagons :o)
And there is a good mechanic here if the SL area, that can do your lifter adjustment, as well.
Talk to Bob Stevens about them. as they are his mechanics.
you may be able to set up an appointment for the day you will be coming through.
& if its on a Sat or Sun, we could do the adjustment as well!
Congrats on your purchase, & welcome to the community for sure !!!
& good luck on your travels!
best,
John C...
SLC, UT...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Tam Woodrum <twoodrum@MAC.COM>

> Hi everyone,
>
> I'll officially be a westfalia vanagon (1990) owner on April 14th. I
> am picking it up from Pop Top Heaven in Yucaipa CA and driving it back
> across the country (I live in CT) on a "rolling meditation" camping
> vacation.
>
> Since I'll have a newly rebuilt engine, I'm going to need to stop
> along the way for a valve adjustment/oil change. I'm keeping my
> fingers crossed on landing somewhere along the way where there's a
> good vanagon mechanic willing to do a quick turnaround.
>
> I've found roadhaus.com but would like other ideas about how to find
> good mechanics (and good samaritans) along the way.
>
> I'm bringing my Mac and have a Verizon wireless broadband card so I'll
> have web access. I'm going to do an online travelog with pics so stay
> tuned!
>
> Also, if any of you have suggested scenic routes to take on the way
> back, drop me a line!
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Tam
>
> 1990 Westfalia - name tbd (considering "Phaedrus")