Kriss,
Be glad you don't have a Syncro... every time I sneeze it costs me $400 or
more!! :)
But seriously, I think there is more to the 60,000 k service than fluids and
belts... like timing, air filter, etc... and what fluids is he changing...
transmission, oil, differential, coolant?
Some more detail may be in order...
Also you might check your owner's manual for what a 60k service is supposed
to entail.
Bill
90 Westy Syncro
-----Original Message-----
From: Kriss De Jong <kbanshee@KILLERBANSHEE.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Monday, April 10, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc

>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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