On Oct 4, 2014, at 8:48 AM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote:

> So, experts, am I looking at a rebuild or engine replacement?  The beast
> runs great with no indications of low oil pressure.
> 
> <snip>
>   The good news is Spokane is relatively flat, you could drive around in
> that valley without stressing your vanagon...the bad news is in every
> direction from Spokane you will be encounter big mountain passes.
> Having a Vanagon that causes you worry and stress when you use it,
> especially when using it to leave town......that kinda defeats the purpose
> of them.

Another good thing about Spokane is that there are a couple excellent Vanagon technicians reasonably close.

Obie Bradshaw, the retired owner of Obie�s Import Repair who retired to Spokane a few years back and is still doing some side work and Jason Newton, an ASI master European technician, down in Walla Walla. Each has forgotten more about VW products than I�ve ever known. They are mechanics that I wouldn�t hesitate to send my wife or mother to. Higher praise I cannot give.

Jim