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Date:         Tue, 9 Jul 2002 07:46:28 -0500
Reply-To:     rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM
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From:         Rodney Woten <rodney.woten@LENNOXIND.COM>
Subject:      Re: water pump advice / Murphy's law
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Mark,


We and our '87 Westy live in Des Moines and always get our work done @ Jerry's Bug Shoppe.  Is that the shop you're referring to or are you talking about the overpriced place in West Des Moines (What place in West Des Moines isn't overpriced????)?  Tori & Corey have always been straight forward with us and do good work.  They also have a back lot full of late 70's and early 80's vans for parts.  They may have what you need.  Their number is (515) 282 7940.  Their almost directly east of you on 2nd avenue.  Let me know if you'd like anymore Des Moines info


Happy to help!
Rod Woten
'87 Westy "Wally"


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Sent:   Monday, July 08, 2002 7:55 PM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        water pump advice / Murphy's law


Well,


Long story short. On our way from Indiana to Colorado/Idaho. Had the Westy checked by a very reputable mech before I left. Took several 4 hour trips in 95° heat -  no problems. On our second gas stop I noticed a few drops of coolant. Stopped at the Des Moines VW dealer. Bad news, $487 bucks for a new water pump. Can't do it til Friday. Hah! Called several FLAPS and got one at Car Quest for $85 bucks including a $20 tip to the clerk who waited in the parking lot with the part after they closed. Question one: Any advice as to how long I can go before I need to change the pump? It is only leaking about a drop a minute or so while running and only when hot enough to pressurize the system.


Question two; Any good mechanics/shops recommended between here and SD WY or CO


Question three: I have my tools with me, the Bentley and the excellent piece by Ben. Any other bit and pieces that I'll need?


Pmail or list as you deem appropriate. Parked now in the a/c hotel on Merle Hay Road in Des Moines.




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Mark Watts Kelley Watts
Earth Science Teacher
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87 Westy
93 Cabrio
99 Passat
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