I just called a shop that I've used a couple of times (the one that I
was mostly happy with not the air conditioning nightmare for anyone
keeping track) to make an appointment for 60,000 mi svc.

I found myself in a bit of sticker shock when he was telling me what
needed to be done. I believe in preventative maintenance, but I don't
care to get taken to the cleaners.

What would you expect to be done? Does the weather the van has been
in make a difference? This vanagon has lived it's whole life in the
San Fran bay area.

He mentioned changing belts, the timing belt, fluids etc etc. and
that it will cost around $460.

Is this smart or going over the top to replace these at this juncture?
Does it make MORE sense if I am thinking of a more or less 5,000mi
trip this summer?

Thanks,
Kriss

LB (little bus) '91 Vanagon GL
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