Tuesday, November 20, 2012 - Bosque Birdwatchers RV Park, San Antonio NM
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Backlit, Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, San Antonio NM, November 10, 2012
Job well done
Salvador is probably the most conscientious and competent mechanic I've ever worked with. He runs his one man shop on a pretty relaxed schedule and that is just fine with me. It's a fair exchange for good work at a fair price. In fact I'll be coming back in a week or two for a full tuneup and transmission service.
What a difference the new timing chain and gear set has made! The rig runs noticeably smoother and quieter. It should purr like a kitten after the tuneup - I can hardly wait.
Nightcamp
Site 10 - Bosque Bird Watcher's RV Park, San Antonio NM
- This is a basic, small Mom & Pop RV Park with full hookups.
- Verizon cell phone and Broadband service are available here with a strong signal.
- Locate Bosque Bird Watcher's RV Park on my Night Camps map
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