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Subject:Re: Stranded '90 Vanagon in Bay City, MI
From:Steven Johnson
Date:Fri, 14 Oct 2016 13:06:31 -0400

Do you put the mice in the blender with the coolant to get a good
mix or can they just go straight in as is?

;p

(Friday!!)

Steven
91 Westy

On Fri, Oct 14, 2016 at 10:40 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:

> I just wanted to follow up with eveyone on this.
>
> I just spoke to the service department at that Subie dealer in Bat City, MI
>
> The Vanagon owners were able to source the parts they needed at the local
> O-Reilys and they are on their way to getting their bus repaired. I asked
> them to tell the owners to call me direct if they had any further issues or
> needed anything.
>
> I know many here will have opinions on the Subie dealer being able to do
> this repair - I get that and I understand we own some old touchy vehicles -
> but I also think that some credit has to be given tot he fact that whoever
> is doing the job is a certified mechanic - and while our 1.9s and 2.1s can
> be finiky beasts, they aren't alien technology either :)
>
> ANyhow, thank you all who replied and provided your wisdom and offered som
> assistance. I'm hoping things go smoother for these folks from here on out.
> If not I will surely keep you all posted.
>
> Have a great Friday my friends - I so love this community!
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> P.S. - Todd Olsen (if you are still on the list) - I was sure to tell the
> service center that they had to use G-11 coolant miced 50/50 with distilled
> water and bleed the system. Thanks buddy.
>
> On Thu, Oct 13, 2016 at 11:25 PM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Thank you everyone. I haven't heard back from anyone so I'm not sure
> > what's up.
> >
> > I'll call the dealership again in the morning and see if I can't get in
> > direct contact with the owners.
> >
> > I'll try to keep you posted.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Jeff
> >
>