We all change our oil probably more than we should (if you can do such a thing) but how long has it been since you crawled up under your precious piece of German machinery and put a grease gun on it's fittings? YES, THERE ARE GREASE FITTINGS ON OUR VOLKSWAGENS!!!!!!!!! I've had Lucille (the split window bus) now over 3 years and I am sad to report I have not greased her the first time. Go agead and throw rocks at me but remember "people who live in glass houses should not throw rocks". We have been spoiled by the lack of grease fittings appearing on newer cars but our beloved Volkswagens still have them. The really disgusting part of this, is I have two grease guns, one air driven and the other a hand pump model.

What brought all of this to light is yesterday, Kyle Guthrie, Russ Jackson and I spent the better part of the day putting the bushings and new pin in the center of Russ' front beam on his 78 Westy that is a main control point for his steering. He had almost a full half of a turn of play in his steering wheel. I honestly do not see how he was driving his Bus. The part itself cost almost $30 but he says it would have been worth twice that for the improvement it made. When we got the old pin out, it was bone dry and that was the reason for it wearing out. Should have never happened.

We can plan a greasing party (after the show) and try to elimate some problems for someone else.

Don't hug your VW today, GREASE HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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