Fellow Vanageeks,
    Today was a good day in getting the Westy ready for the season.  All my
parts finally showed up, including the transaxle.  The transaxle was shipped
by UPS to my surprise.
    I replaced the alternator, have 3 of 4 stainless stell flexible brake
lines installed, and front wheels torn down to the spindels.  I also got the
rear drums off.
    The next step is to get the shoes off the rear and replace them, the
hardware and the cylinders.  Pull off the drivers side half shaft and
replace the CV's.  Pull the trans and install the new one.  And put all the
brakes back together.

Another day in Vanagon Paradise, I must say.....

Jason M. Yasment
'84 Westfalia (up for new trans and brakes)
'98 Jetta TDI (in the shop with US$3600 worth of rear end damage)
'98 Ford Escort (rental car)