In a message dated 95-11-16 20:00:30 EST, wesn@eskimo.com (Wes Neuenschwander) writes: > Since the >major cost here is the labor (like in 4.0-4.5 hours!) and the shop rates >don't vary *that* much (well, some, but the cheaper ones also seem pretty >unfamiliar with vanagons/VW), Familiarity with Vanagons is important to me. I would be just (maybe more) as concerned with the mechanic's experience with Vanagons as I would be about the part itself. Many shops wouldn't even know how to refill the Vanagon's coolant! >So, fellow vanagoneers, what's been your experience with the various >brands of (new/rebuilt) water pumps? Any suggestions for brands to look >for - or look *out* for? I've had 2 water pumps (1 on each Vanagon) replaced. Each time by a VW dealer. I didn't inquire about their use of rebuilt or new, but both hav many miles (like 30-50K) on them now, and I haven't had a problem. Jim Davis 87 Syncro 88 Wolfsburg
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