Hi Sam.  Belts were changed last year, and are in good shape with
only 10000 km (6000 miles).  Good point to make for others though.
The van's belts are under LOTS of tension compared to a regular cars'
motor, and are odd ball sizes... always carry spare belts with you.

Take care,
Harry.

> You did (and had done) all of this and didn't REPLACE your belts? I
> think that's a false economy. Them belts will get you every time!
>
> Just my $0.02.
>
> Sam Bateman
> '87 Vanagon GL
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Harry Yates, Langley, BC, Canada
'90 Syncro Westfalia www:   http://syncro.bcit.bc.ca/hyates
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'91 Miata (Millie)