Don't know precision tune but make sure you use German parts.  Darn vans
don't like anything else.

JMHO

Mike

> From: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
> Reply-To: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
> Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 11:11:28 -0700
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: tune up question (just curious)
>
> As I prepare to undertake tuning up my 1986 Westy (as much as I can) to save
> some money, I got to wondering.
>
> Would any one, or perhaps, has anyone entrusted your Vanagon to generic tune
> shops such as Precision Tune?
>
> My most recent quote for a tune up was $250+. My experience has been, it
> will always be on the plus side.
>
> I figured, I can replace my cap, rotor, plugs, wires, pvc and fuel filters
> easily. Inspecting fuel injectors and adjusting timing are a bit more
> complicated.
>
> So, while the thought of saving money, by doing as much as I can ... I
> wondered, can Precision Tune really be trusted to do a good job
> (particularly if they are cheaper by $100). They seem *so* generic, and wide
> ranging, servicing all types of vehicles, it has made me wary of using them,
> not being a VW specific service shop.
>
> Any opinions? Can they do a good, accurate vanagon specific job? Would you
> or have you ever used them (and how was your experience)?
>
> Most of me feels like having it done right, the first time by my vanagon
> shop ... however, for the sake of saving money, I need to do it myself or
> wait until I can afford it.
>
> This idea just sort of floated into my head ...
>
> Just curious,
>
> thanks,
>
> dave bowers
> Portland, Oregon
> 1986 Westy "G2"
>