In a message dated 99-02-25 12:41:17 EST, you write:

<< Well,
 My headlight switch is 9 years old and still working.
 Seems like the list can create fear frenzies about things that seldom go
 bad.
 I don't think I will be doing much planning for things that go wrong every 9
 or more years. If I did that I would be carrying a van full of spare
 parts... perhaps a spare vanagon would do then it would all be covered.
 Bill >>

I don't think anyone is attempting to create any type of fear frenzy here just
pointing out some experienced-based PREVENTATIVE maintenance that may keep
others from experiencing the dubious thrill of having their headlamps go out
at 60 mph on an unfamiliar road on a moonless night.

No greater joy hath Man than panic braking acompanied by spousal screaming and
trying to remember where the end of that curve was!
BTDT - not a pretty sight!

Sam Bateman
Fork Union, VA
'87 Vanagon GL
'85 Audi 5000S Avant