Well, got the 84 back from the shop. Here's a list of repairs.

8 new oil tubes (another spot from where oil was leaking)
2 Gasket Head Set
2 Gasket
6 Gasket exhaust ( The turned to powder as they removed the exhaust)
1 Head Gasket Sealer
4 Spark Plugs (Bosch)
1 Oil switch pressure guage
Oil and filter change
cooling system flush
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Total  = $384.22

Labor =  $672.00
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        $1056.22

All work and parts warrantied for 6 months.

Amusing Story to follow...

So happy as I was with the Van running better than ever not squiting a drop 
of anything
I trucked on down to pick up my S.O. from work. While waiting, I tested the 
heater smelled for noxious vapors and even kicked the tires ( All with new 
pride).

Anyways she came out got in the van shut the door and the engine started to 
sputter and then quit. After many choice words that I will not repeat here 
she asked me if the tank was full "Yes the tank is full.... Oh whoops ( it 
was empty)

(For some reason the third letter of the alphabet insists on being a "d" 
sorry ((commas or periods don't work either)))

'84 Vanagon GL
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