WWW.Repairpal.com <http://www.repairpal.com/> says around $323 for one front
CV on a 1990 Vanagon.

Also says:

 What to watch out for

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   The parts for the Axle/Half Shaft Replacement - Front service on your
   Volkswagen Vanagon tend to have a wide range in prices, even for parts of
   similar quality. You may benefit from checking around to compare the prices
   at different shops.
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   Pete
   '79 Westy "Aardvark"
   '87 Westy "Joe's Van"
   WWW.Busesbythebeach.com

On Thu, May 7, 2009 at 5:49 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> Called a place local in San Antonio today.  69.00 to check and repack.
> 99.00 for each axle replaced(not oem).  49.00 each axle to install new OEM
> if I provide parts. Waddaya think? Not having problems, but trying to think
> ahead. Never replaced as van new to me 1.5 yrs ago. Thanks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL AT 'Gringo'
> 73 Beetle
>