Is this guy a VW specialist? I have had many a mechanic throw me that pitch
and then have a real Dub shop tell me the truth!
----- Original Message -----
From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:39 PM
Subject: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues

> So...I need to drive from Seattle to Aracta, CA and took my van in to a
> mechanic for an oil change, belt change and checkup.
>
> He came back with all this:
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> Left front brake caliper is sticking, pads worn to 20% ($600?)
>
> Runs lean - needs tune up (adjust the mixture screw?)
>
> Fly seal and galley plug leaking
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> Front heater valve leaks (not losing much)
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> Water pump has stain at weep hole
>
> Right ball joint bad, need upper boots
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> So...estimate is about $1500, and recommend I don't go to CA Friday....
>
> Any advice or opinions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andree
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> Sincerely,
>
> Andree Hurley
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