A friend of mine without e-mail access is stuck in Hartford CT with a sick
'85 Vanagon.  Her water pump failed, and by the time she realized it her
Vanagon had severely overheated on the highway.  Now coolant is leaking out
of the head gasket like a sieve.  You know the story.  Anyway, the gas
station she broke down next to charged her $350 to replace the water pump,
only to discover the more severe problem when they were done.  If anyone
knows of an honest and reasonably priced Vanagon repair specialist within
reasonable towing distance of Hartford, please e-mail me ASAP; she'll be
calling me tomorrow (Thursday) morning.  I don't think having the gas
station attempt the head gasket repair would be a very good idea at all.

Thanks,
Ron Salmon
The Bus Depot
http://www.busdepot.com