Gerry,

Out of curiosity, would that be Prescott or Payson?  

I have no experience with C'back's svc dept., but can recommend a little shop about a mile from them.  Import Car Specialists has done my heads a couple times, and I know they were not too very busy just last week.  Talk to Jim or Ray.  Tell them Karl sent you.  265-6412.  They have been doing my cars since '72.  They may work whit your parts, too.  That can save a few bucks.

Nice thing is they are honest.  Goes a long way for me.

Karl Wolz

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Gerald Masar 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Sent: Sunday, December 19, 1999 11:46 AM
  Subject: Camelback VW

  Hi All,
  There have been occasional  references to Camelback VW in Phoenix as a good source of parts at reasonable prices and I have used them, but does anyone have any comments regarding their service department? I am located in a small town about 90 miles north of Phoenix and will soon be needing the (in)famous head job
  on my '90 Westy with 123k miles.
  Both sides are showing small amounts of green crud but as of yet, no puddles on the floor and I seldom have to add coolant. Since this van is my only means of transportation, I need a place that can do it right but fast, not "oh, about a week or so". I know you get what you pay for and I don't have a lot of money to spend, but if it will last another ten years in which I will put far less miles on it than the first ten, I will be happy and maybe on the other side of the river by then.
  Thanks and Merry Christmas to all,
  Jerry

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