You Can’t Fix Everything
I love our Vanagon, but there’s a reason we named her, “Our Lady of Disrepair.” Over the winter I resealed the gas tank, replaced the fuel lines, sent the injectors off to be cleaned, installed a fuel regulator, new shocks, upper ball joints, and new front speakers. But it’s still running rough. Temporary fix: Turn up the new speakers.
I’ve been feeling defeated by this. But I just got off the phone with my mechanic (who is now on the phone with his Travel Agent) and I’ve got an appointment. And I get to hand it all off. And I feel very relieved. Surrender can be a good thing.