So Ian "I'm Paranoid" Webb says:
> from Dan (revealing Peter's question) scares me a bit.
> I just (3 months ago) aquired a cherry '89 Westfalia from a
> couple in NC who took REALLY good care of it (and bought a 93
> I'm paranoid now!
>   So, tell me, how am I gonna know when the CV joints go out
> on it?  (even with my mechanically-challenged mind, I think I
> can figure out the rest of the stuff)

The CV joints will tell you themselves.  When they start making
a cluck-clucking sound, it's time for new ones.

>   And for those of you with Westys, (1) I'm sure that at some
> point in time I'll get caught camping with the top up in the
> rain, so how do I keep it from getting all mildew-y (other
> than the obvious--dry it out when I get home)?  

When the sun comes out, pop-the top and let it air out.

Steven

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