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Subject:Re: Two birds with one stone
From:coyote
Date:Fri, 17 Jul 1998 09:32:21 -0700

>Just had my Westy serviced at my usual (and truly excellent) mechanic.  He
>did an oil change and tune up (new fuel and air filter and plugs), coolant
>flush and fill, a manual transmission drain and fill, new front brake pads,
>machined the rotors, repacked and greased the wheel hubs.  Now for the
>truly embarassing part.  I reported my suspected PS rack leak and asked for
>a complete inspection of my coolant system.  It turns out my PS rack has no
>leak.  A coolant pipe joint in the same area was leaking slowly but
>obviously.  It was a very cheap fix.  I need to get some repair ramps so I
>can get better access to the underside of my vehicle.  Oh well, all is well
>that ends well.

Is your mechanic listed at http://www.vanagon.com/vendors/shops.html?  If not,
would you like to list him/her?

Ron

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