Take it to Junior.
I know he's expensive, but he really know his stuff.

On Oct 31, 2008, at 10:19 AM, Phil.C wrote:

> Thanks Jim. I'm up in Gualala, which is also 2 hours from Ukiah. -Phil
>
> On Fri, Oct 31, 2008 at 10:05 AM, Jim Cochran <mxsailor@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> Try the Harmony Garage in Cotati.
> Where do you live?
>
> Jim C
> 86 Westy "Vanilla"
> 71 Van
> San Carlos, Mexico
>
>
> On Oct 31, 2008, at 9:52 AM, Phil wrote:
>
> Vanagonians, I'm looking for mechanic recommendations in the Santa
> Rosa, CA
> area for my 87 westy. I have reviewed the list on RoadHaus and found
> only 1,
> with 1 review in 2006 -- a positive one for MB German. While 1 good
> shop is
> enough, I was just hoping to hear some confirmation or other recs.
>
> I do my own maintenance and light wrenching, and the van has been
> reliable
> and trouble-free in return, but it has a smog test in its future and
> I would
> like to have a more experienced expert at hand in the event of a no-
> pass.
>
> Speaking of emissions testing, I would also welcome any preferences
> for smog
> test shops in the Santa Rosa area. I'm 2 hours away on the coast, so
> my van
> has been exempt from testing over my 7 years of ownership. Thanks
> very much.
> -Phil
>
>