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Subject:RE: What Service Do I Need?
From:mdstockr
Date:Fri, 28 Feb 97 15:36:58

Change all fluids, especially brake and clutch hydraulics, and coolant.

Have the torque checked on your head studs.

Check suspension alignment.

--- On Fri, 28 Feb 1997 13:46:21 -0600  Kelly Bauman <bauman@ican.net> wrote:

>I recently bought my Father-in-laws 1991 Westfalia.  It has 63,000 kms on it
>(39,000 miles).  This is low kms for the age of the vehicle.  He went by the
>book as far as servicing the vehicle however, he only adhered to suggested
>mileage intervals between servicing, not time intervals.  This means the
>vehicle was serviced about once a year including oil changes.
>
>I am about to get the vehicle serviced for the first time.  In light of the
>lack of frequent service, is there anything I should ask the mechanic to do
>or check?  
>
>Any tips or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Kelly Bauman
>Delta, BC
>email: bauman@ican.net
>

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  Michael Stocker <mdstockr@neo.lrun.com>
  North Canton, Ohio, USA     Time: 3:35:33 PM
  LiMBO / GASS                Date: 2/28/97
  1989 Audi 90 Quattro
  Wanted: Nice 1968->? bus or Westi
  Previous VW's: '66-T3, '67-T1 & '70-T2 Westi
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