Pats on the dashboard for all my vehicles, yep.

Stephen

On Thursday, July 31, 2014 8:07 PM, Roland <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
 

Last week we went to Big Bear for a few days from San Diego.� It isn't all
that far, typically only 2.5-3 hours, but with stops and traffic it was
about 5 hours.�  This time we had our grandson with us, and going through
the Inland Empire (Riverside, San Bernardino, etc.) was at over 100 degrees
in evening rush hour.� The climb to Big Bear is to straight up to 6,000 ft,
with some steep grades.�  I was able to keep at about 50-55 mph in 3rd;
many people waved or flashed "thank you" when I used the pull-outs to let
them by.

We hadn't been on a trip with the Vanagon for some time, and I only did a
few basic checks.�  So I was a bit worried, always planning how I would
handle a breakdown.� High temps, no air conditioning, very heavy
stop-and-go traffic for dozens of miles.� � But it was all smooth sailing,
not even an oil buzzer!

Back at home, I patted her on the dashboard and said thank you!�  I thought
for a moment that she replied with a front suspension creak but ......

Roland
'89 Syncro