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Date:         Wed, 28 May 2008 16:56:47 -0400
Reply-To:     Cullen Stewart <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Cullen Stewart <cullberly@VERMONTEL.NET>
Subject:      Re: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues
Comments: To: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM>
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Is this guy a VW specialist? I have had many a mechanic throw me that pitch and then have a real Dub shop tell me the truth! ----- Original Message ----- From: "A. Hurley" <ahurley@VIEWIT.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2008 11:39 PM Subject: Road trip and mechanics litany of issues

> So...I need to drive from Seattle to Aracta, CA and took my van in to a > mechanic for an oil change, belt change and checkup. > > He came back with all this: > > Left front brake caliper is sticking, pads worn to 20% ($600?) > > Runs lean - needs tune up (adjust the mixture screw?) > > Fly seal and galley plug leaking > > Front heater valve leaks (not losing much) > > Water pump has stain at weep hole > > Right ball joint bad, need upper boots > > > > So...estimate is about $1500, and recommend I don't go to CA Friday.... > > Any advice or opinions? > > Thanks, > > Andree > > > > > > Sincerely, > > Andree Hurley > Viewit.com - http://viewit.com/ > Kayak Instruction Newsletter - > http://onwatersports.com/KIX/Newsletters/KayakNewsletterSpring08.html


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