Date:         Wed, 19 May 2004 21:02:12 -0700
Reply-To:     Jere Hawn <jghawn@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Jere Hawn <jghawn@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Typical Tune UP
Comments: To: Christopher Dabrowski <chris@MIRAIUSA.COM>
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Chris,

What is the purpose of this tune up?  I've got high mileage but I do not
change the O2 sensor just because.  Is you mileage dropping...etc?  If there
is a specific problem chase it!!  Other than that; save your money for the
new engine.  I'd go with plugs, cap, rotor, filters, oil, and maybe wires.

Jere
90 GL/Carat-a-version (305,000)
88 GL

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Christopher Dabrowski
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 5:26 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Typical Tune UP

What items are typically serviced during a high mileage tune-up besides the
following?  I have heard there are some non-typical adjustments (computer
related perhaps) that the better more experienced mechanics perform.  Any
experience with this?

  a.. Oil & filter
  b.. Plugs & wires
  c.. Cap & rotor
  d.. Timing adjustment
  e.. Coolant & thermostat
  f.. Fuel filter
  g.. Air filter
  h.. O2 Sensor
Thanks,
Chris
'89 Westy