A few more repairs completed

[Pete Masterson]

101 is a great drive and has good views. It'll take longer than I-5, but I've always thought it was worth the extra time (unless I _had_ to be somewhere by a certain time). If you continue on 101 through Northern CA to Oregon, be aware that there are some stretches where it can be mildly challenging to a newby Bird owner.

Take it easy and enjoy the view.

Pete Masterson

'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Apr 25, 2009, at 9:08 AM, jburgessx2 wrote:

Well, I finally got the tie rods replaced. It appeared the old tie rods were original. The boots were gone completely and the tie rods couldn't be disconnected from the tube due to rust. So, I ended up buying the whole piece that stretches between the two tires. It was about $350 plus labor. But, I suppose that's cheap when it comes to safety and peace of mind. I also had the rear seal replaced on the tag axle hub. It was leaking and had soaked the drum and ruined the brake shoes on that side.

I believe that's the last of the problems for now. I'll be hitting the road in a few weeks en route to Southern Oregon. We have decided to stick to 101 vice getting on I-5. The I-5 corridor from Southern California to Northern California is rather boring - 101 will give us some scenery and great places to stop and eat lunch with a view!

Jerry
85 PT40