You said: <dealer did the following: new fuel filter (Bosch) checked brakes (70% remaining on all original brakes) checked engine compression (155/155/155/155) topped up transmission/front diff fuids checked steering/suspension inspected exhaust (all original) adjusted ignition timing checked ECU fault codes checked emissions control systems tested catalytic converter efficiency adjusted engine basics installed new Bosch oxygen sensor (I supplied part) (30 min. labour) inspected belts (tightened a/c belt)> You did (and had done) all of this and didn't REPLACE your belts? I think that's a false economy. Them belts will get you every time! Just my $0.02. Sam Bateman '87 Vanagon GL |
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