My trip was very successful - drove down 5, stayed along the Rogue River,
made it to Orick, drove back up the Oregon Coast...did hear a few bad
noises around Tillamook, but made it home and have driven gently to work a
few times. I guess the scare was a bit over rated!

Thanks for the help and encouragement  -

Andree

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>> So...I need to drive from Seattle to Aracta, CA and took  my van in to a
>> mechanic for an oil change, belt change and  checkup.
>>
>> He came back with all this:
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>> Left front  brake caliper is sticking, pads worn to 20% ($600?)
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>> Runs lean -  needs tune up (adjust the mixture screw?)
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>> Fly seal and galley  plug leaking
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>> Front heater valve leaks (not losing  much)
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>> Water pump has stain at weep hole
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>> Right  ball joint bad, need upper boots
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>> So...estimate  is about $1500, and recommend I don't go to CA Friday....
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>> Any  advice or opinions?
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>> Thanks,
>>
>>  Andree