Considering this fact, I would agree, The mechanic is a putz, and (with
some luck) you will find another that is more conscientious. Even if you
don't make a legal case of it, your buddy ought to at least make the shop
manager aware of the failing, and the possible outcomes had circumstance
been different.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   William Dummitt [SMTP:williamd@COMPUSERVE.COM]
Sent:   Tuesday, May 25, 1999 12:18 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Re: tranny mount responsibility

According to Bentley and my experience, that bolt MUST be loosened to
remove the engine.  I think the mechanic should be on the hood for this
one.  Looks like he forgot to tighten or reinstall it when he put the
engine back in.

Bill