Are you having a problem or expecting one? Your trip should be a fairly good
indication of what will happen on the way back. As a Vanagon owner you
should be able to the basic checks on your own. Check the fluids including
looking for signs of leaks. Take a look at coolant and fuel hoses. Leaks,
bulges, distortions. Cooling fan working? Tires, condition and pressure. If
you find something then you may need to get help dealing with it. 

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dake Collins
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2013 8:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Friday rant

List members,
Sorry if this is off topic� or to grumpy for some:

I've been a list member for a few years now and benefited greatly (probably
more than most) from this list. and helped� a few other as well.
� Now I've got a problem - I'm in Florida (1500 miles from home) taking care
of my dying father and need help. A while ago a list member ask for
mechanics in the Lakeland area, I pmailed and ask that he let me know what
he found because I need to have my van checked out before I make my return
trip. He initially said he would let me know what he found out. Since then,
despite a few requests he has not answered my emails. This is contrary to my
past experiences with the list.
I would like to have my van checked out before I return to Maine.
Who, in the Lakeland area, can check out my beloved Wu-Wei for the return
trip north?

Thanks so much & sorry if I've offended anyone but I need help.

Dake