A belated thank-you to the list

[clfitz <clfitz@inetone.net>]

Hello, everyone!

I know it's terribly late to do this (I don't know *how* I got so far
behind!), but I wanted to say a sincere "Thank you!" to everyone who
helped with my antilock problem after the car was serviced a while ago.

It still isn't fixed, but I have identified the problem as a broken
sensor, and will fix it when I have a bit more cash.  The mechanic at the
shop (I spoke with them on the phone) is both an idiot and a bastard.  He
said they found a "broken wire" when they removed the wheel.  When I
responded that he must have x-ray vision, since the wire is enclosed
within a housing, he became rather quiet.  No matter, really; I wouldn't
let my car into that shop were it the last on earth.  Meanwhile, I am
still able to drive the car; the brakes work, except for the antilock
function.  The only problem really is an annoyance; the "Antilock" light
is very bright, and I occasionally mistake it for a warning light during
the daytime and divert my attention from the road.  At night, it's *very*
annoying.

However, time and money for fixing it may be withing sight!  I
interviewed today for a new job, and *I*, at least, think it went well.
If you folks are as effective at wishing luck as you are at helping to fix
cars, please wish away!!

On a related matter, a thank-you is also owed to the person who posted the
link to 20th Street Auto Parts.  They saved my skin two weeks ago!  I
needed to replace the rear brakes on my '88 90Q, and discovered that the
slide pins were at one with the mounting brackets.  I was able to heat
both brackets and thereby free the pins, but one was broken.  Dealer
price:  $88 per side!  (In all fairness, this price did include both the
bracket and the pins.)  I was able to get both brackets and four pins for
$75 plus shipping.

Again, fellow listers, a sincere and heartfelt "Thank you!"  Sorry for
being so rude.

Carlyle
1988 90 Quattro, sick but ambulatory

p.s.   If anyone responds directly to me, please check the message's
header before doing so.  My correct address is "clfitz@inetone.net".  (I'm
just trying out a new Linux system, and pine is doing something strange
and unpredictable to me.  It'll be fixed soon, I hope...)