Engine running rich is a toughie, could be any number of things.  Drive belt
is a half-hour job at the most, and the problem with your heater blower
motor is probably the switch, which should run about $5.95 and you should be
able to install it yourself.  It's directly under the knob.

Karl Wolz
----- Original Message -----
From: Gentle Ridge <gentle@GENTLERIDGE.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, August 22, 1999 10:10 PM
Subject: 85 Westy drive belt

> We're new owners of Maude - an 85 Vanagon Westy.  Took her in for a
> "checkup" and was told the drive belt looks cracked, and should be
replaced.
> Is this an expensive repair...? Estimated shop time to expect?
>
> On the trip home after purchase (about 600 miles) the gas mileage was
> terrible -- 12-13 mpg.  Repair shop reported the plugs were black, running
> "rich"...  Need to do more probing for cause.  Any obvious things that
could
> cause this?
>
> Also, front heater blower is not working.  Ouch! For that replacement, 4-5
> hours?!
>
> Thanks for any advice or things to watch for...
>
> Deena
>
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