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Date:         Mon, 23 Aug 1999 07:56:36 -0500
Reply-To:     Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Marshall Ruskin <mruskin@PANGEA.CA>
Subject:      Re: 85 Westy drive belt
Comments: To: Gentle Ridge <gentle@GENTLERIDGE.COM>
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Well, when you get the heater fan fixed, have them replace all the dash bulbs. BTDT!

Marshall Ruskin

>We're new owners of Maude - an 85 Vanagon Westy. Took her in for a >"checkup" and was told the drive belt looks cracked, and should be replaced. >Is this an expensive repair...? Estimated shop time to expect? > >On the trip home after purchase (about 600 miles) the gas mileage was >terrible -- 12-13 mpg. Repair shop reported the plugs were black, running >"rich"... Need to do more probing for cause. Any obvious things that could >cause this? > >Also, front heater blower is not working. Ouch! For that replacement, 4-5 >hours?! > >Thanks for any advice or things to watch for... > >Deena > >EMU OIL & EMU OIL SOAP >Gentle Ridge Enterprises ~ Wisconsin, USA >http://www.gentleridge.com ~ mailto:gentle@gentleridge.com >** Lots of new emu oil information on our website! ** >


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