-- [ From: John H. Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --

yes, I think this is the way to go. i have thought about getting another van
but I could be buying another set of headaches. One I am through all this I
will know what I have, and how long to expect to use it, but a new machine
could require the same treatment..........and my '85GL is completely paid
for.

John Rodgers
That Alaska Guy in the South
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Date: Thursday, 18-Jun-98 10:22 AM

From: GMBulley                 \ America On-Line: (GMBulley)
To:   John H. Rodgers          \ Internet:    (inua@quicklink.net)
To:   Vanagon                  \ Internet:    (vanagon@vanagon.com)

Subject: Re: I'm Back!

In a message dated 98-06-18 09:57:21 EDT, inua@QUICKLINK.NET writes:

<< The ol' bronze bomb suffered a tranny failure and along with that has
arisen
 the need to do some serious undercarriage work......New CV's, re-bush front
 end, front wheel bearings, brakes including new drums and discs, Cat
 converter, and muffler, etc. All this seems  to have arrived at the same
 time, so my work is cut out for me. Needless to say, it has put me way off
 my return home, until it is all done.  But better now than later.

 Not surprised it is time for all this re-working. The '85 GL has approx.
210
 ,000 miles on it. Body is good, but the running gear is........well, needs
 love.

 Will post my progress.

 Sorry about the confusion.

 John Rodgers
 '85 GL Driver in Alabama wanting to go home to Alaska >>

John--

When we bought Suzanne's van, it needed all of the above and more. The
previous owner had "defered" ALL maintenanence for years. With 230k showing
on the (broken) odometer, it was time.

But, WHAT A FEELING when it was done!!! Handled great, shifted nicely, FAR
less drifty-ness, etc. etc. etc. You'll be glad you fixed all that.

gmbulley,
cary, nc

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