[pfarah]

I also embarked on a long journey 2 yrs ago with my 84 944. Started in New England (Mass), drove down I-95 to NJ Turnpike and got off the first exit south of the Delaware Memorial Bridge. From there, I drove on secondary roads through each mid-atlantic state down through Georgia until I hit the Florida Keys. After seeing family and catching up with some long lost friends, I headed back to Western Georgia, hung out in Atlanta, drove through Tennessee, Kentucky, West Virginia, Pennsylvania and headed the back way (through NY into Mass) home. At the end, I spent 21 days on the road, drove through 18 states and covered just over 5K miles. I performed a major belt service just before leaving so I shacked up at a buddy's house in Myrtle Beach to perform the re-tension at the 1,200 mile mark.

Issues along the trip: While re-tensioning the belts, I noticed that the brand new timing belt guide roller was seized so one was shipped overnight to where I was staying. And, I lost low beam headlights in Virginia Beach which was the result of a bad fuse. Other than that, she ran like a dream, averaging 30 MPG without the AC and 25 MPG with it on.

I wouldn't hesitate to drive to California right now (ok, maybe I'll put some new tires on her before my next voyage). I wish you well in your quest!!