Gnarlie:

Now we're all adults and we know no car, not even a Vanagon, can be driven
across country with a hole in the engine silly goose.  I'm sorry I didn't
disclose the full details in my original post but I didn't think it was necessary.
I'll make this simple for ya.  Van intended to be driven across country;
engine blew in Missouri; I rented a trailer and a truck at that point and carted
the van to WA.  Any other questions, feel free to ask.

John Connors
86 Syncro

>> resulting in a large hole being blown through the top of my engine block.
Me too. I have been looking for a Vanagon that can be driven 3000 miles with
a hole in it's block.

--Gnarlie