I don't know about vanagons but at 60,000 miles on our 95 Eurovan I had a
mechanic replace timing belt, serpentine belt, drain/change/refill coolant
system, replace fuel filter, thermostat and several other maintenance items.
Total bill was around 900 bucks.
I would rather pay this price than get stuck out in the middle of nowhere.
Follow your manuals suggested maintenence schedule, some things you can let
go a little longer than others but I wouldn't mess around with letting the
cooling system, lubrication system or timing belts go to much longer than
what is suggested. Your engine will take care of you if you take care of it.
SeanG
80 Westy
95 Eurovan Camper.

>From: Kriss De Jong <kbanshee@KILLERBANSHEE.COM>
>Reply-To: Kriss De Jong <kbanshee@KILLERBANSHEE.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: What expected for 60,000mi svc
>Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 11:58:38 -0700
>
>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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