> Again VW dealer ignorance of their own resources and possibly the usual
> comtempt for Vanagon-related questions rears it's ugly head. i bought a
> set of wasserboxer engine tools(albeit "pricey") from the VW authorized
> tool distributor

Actually, there is no need to buy these tools.  I make the set of 3 VW tools
used for head gasket jobs etc. (see Bentley) available for rental at a
nominal cost ($20 per week), as long as you are also buying the parts from
me that you will be using.  (Shipping cost is nominal if we are simply
sending them in the same box as the parts that you are alrerady ordering.)
This rental is not intended as a profit maker for me but rather as a
customer convenience; the charge is basically intended to eventually recoup
the non-inconsequential cost I laid out to buy them.  I also charge a $300
security deposit, refunded when the tools are received back in good
condition. (Hint:  Insure them when you send them back!) Technically the per
week rate is calculated from time shipped until time received back, but I
will generally give a bit of a break on this to west coast customers, given
that UPS time is a week each way via ground. Just don't send them back via
parcel post, which can take a month!  Part number:  toolrental .  First
come, first serve, of course.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot�, Inc.
  www.busdepot.com
  (215) 234-VWVW

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