I basically have 2 Vanagon mechanics:  1 is for easy routine stuff, and he's
at a very convenient location.  The other (Bela) is a trouble-shooting
sharpshot who is usually right on, and finds the simplest and most
economical solution.  I think I'll take it to Bela.  If it's just a bolt,
Bela will charge me for just that instead of replacing the whole works if
not needed.

HOWEVER, I've asked both the local mechanic AND Bela about replacing the
fuel lines, and both insist that it's NOT needed.  Bela says that the
current fuel lines are in excellent shape.  Can that possibly be, or should
I INSIST on having that done?  Although it may be easy, I would definitely
not do it myself because I have dogs and don't want gasoline spilled
anywhere on my property, which I'm sure would happen since I have no
experience with fuel lines.
Patti
90 Westy Automatic
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On Tue, Jan 5, 2010 at 9:31 AM, Marc Sayer <marcsayer@hughes.net> wrote:

> Yep, we had the same thing. Also had one bolt work loose once and fall
> out completely. And we really didn't feel it in the ride like you'd
> expect with a shock not functioning at all.
>
>
> Karl Wolz wrote:
>
>> I forgot about the knocking noise I've had in the past, which went away
>> after torqueing the crap out of the shock mounting bolts.
>>
>>
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