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Subject:Re: What expected for 60,000mi svc
From:David Beierl
Date:Mon, 10 Apr 2000 15:46:30 -0400

At 14:58 4/10/2000, Kriss De Jong wrote:
>He mentioned changing belts, the timing belt, fluids etc etc. and
>that it will cost around $460.

Run Away!  Changing the timing belt on a Vanagon is an *extremely*
expensive procedure, as you have to put a different engine in first.  If
you're going to do that, might as well change the timing belt before
sticking the engine in... <g>.

david

David Beierl - Providence, RI
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'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"