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Subject:Re: 85 Westy drive belt
From:Marshall Ruskin
Date:Mon, 23 Aug 1999 07:56:36 -0500

Well, when you get the heater fan fixed, have them replace all the dash
bulbs. BTDT!

Marshall Ruskin

>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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