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Robert DIY Western USA Helper Tour IN PROGRESS MAY 2016!!

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Re: Robert DIY Western USA Helper Tour IN PROGRESS MAY 2016!!

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MadeInJapan wrote:I think he should do a Southern Tour too!
I'll probably be going through your area next month. I had a few stops in TN last year during the eastern US tour. That one was only 38 days due to the newness of the program. lol
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1997volvo850 wrote:Robert,

How many Volvos did you work on during your Eastern tour?

Maybe you need to confirm the individual you are visiting has obtained the part(s) necessary to work on their vehicle before you stop.

Would be cool to do a local get together for Volvo members in the areas you are visiting. Depending on how you count my 1997 850 is getting close to its twentieth anniversary...I'm wondering when the celebrations begin...

Sorry to hear about the problems with your tour.
Not sure but I do have videos from last year's eastern tour. Most of the central time zone got skipped due to their unbelief. I guess that is what many of these westerners are suffering from. :o

A few of the people that contacted me for help, did not confirm. A few didn't plan for work, even though they needed a lot. Not sure what that is all about.
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PeteB wrote:I'd really like some help with our PCV job, Robert, when you come North.

Also, AC not working, Axle shafts need new boots, struts need to be done.
I should be near you around the 8th of July. Contact me so we can see if I can help. I was planning to spend the entire month in the NE but I think mom is going to need help back in ABQ.
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Let's start a new thread for this one...I think we are done commenting on the west tour but will leave it open
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Moved east coast stiff o the east coast thread , locked
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