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Date:         Tue, 22 Nov 94 17:39:25 PST
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From:         David.Kao@Eng.Sun.COM (David Kao)
Subject:      Re: Thermostat/Too cool

>>>
>>>If a new thermostat does not work you can return it to the dealer. They have
>>>been making too much $$$ from all of us anyway. Good luck
>>      ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>>           For a similar situation, my friend is replacing his GM/Pontiac's
>>           MacPherson struts. The rubber bearings cost more than the struts.
>>


I had to replace a leaky slave clutch cylinder a few years back for my 84
vanagon. The dealer askd around $140 for the OEM parts which was actually
made by ATE (the brake parts manufacturer). I found the exact same part from
my local Economy Imports for $70.


I once inquired front brake pads for my vanagon. The dealer quoted around
$70 but the pads were actually REPCO (sp?) pads. They did not have OEM pads.
I checked my FLAPS and REPCO pads costed around $35.


I see your point here that dealers tend to over charge, including VW dealers.
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