Date:         Tue, 9 May 2000 12:56:21 -0400
Reply-To:     mike barker <mariner4@SNET.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         mike barker <mariner4@SNET.NET>
Subject:      Re: Just back from the mechanic, HELP!!
Comments: To: Doktor Tim <doktortim@ROCKISLAND.COM>
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re: item #2
I take it you're not too keen on a GEX rebuild.  Why?  They did the rebuild
on my '87 5 years ago and she's still runnin' like new money. (knock on
wood)
-Mike

>1. Brake fluid filthy dirty. -500
>2. GEX rebuild. -2000 T-I, -3000 T-IV
>3. Non original parts -cost to replace them all with OEM
>4. Spotty or no documented history -1000+++
>5. CV probs -500
>6. Clutch probs -400
>7. Haphazard wiring cutting and splicing -100 or much much more.
>8. Ball joints -400
>9. Shocks -350
>10. One window regulator prob -150
>
>Well over $5000 out of pocket AFTER purchase cost, so far, if most of these
>items are needed. Then add everything not on the above short list, things
>like, Wasserboxer leak, FI system probs, ignition system,
>body/paint/glass/interior, steering, wheel bearings, suspension bushings,
>tranny, heater, wipers, exhaust, tires, instruments, lights, bailing wire
>fixits, yadayadayadayada.........
>
>
>T.P. Stephens
>San Juan Island, WA
>