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On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 10:31 AM, Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com>wrote:

> Only if you are going to replace the cv axles and seals, wheel bearings and
> seals, shock absorbers, all rubber suspension bushings, windshield wipers
> and seat springs at the same time.
>
> All, just because they are not new?  I can understand if they are needing
> replacement that it should be done at the most convenient time but the
> logic that goes with replacing parts just because you don't know how long
> they have been there is going to get costly in a hurry.
>
> Mike
> On Mar 4, 2013 10:54 AM, "Dan Penoff" <d...@penoff.com> wrote:
>
> > So does that mean I shouldn't suggest replacing the differential mount
> > while your under there as well?
> >
> > <grin>
> >
> > Dan
> >
> > On Mar 4, 2013, at 10:01 AM, Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > > I understand that.   But, we started out @ flex discs and ended up
> with a
> > > laundry list of parts from the oil in the rear diff to the exhaust
> > hangers
> > > all the way up to the motor mounts.  Where does it stop, or pause til
> the
> > > next job?  If every job goes like that then when is "good enough"?  It
> > > isn't a Cessna, it doesn't have to be perfect to be good, safe,
> reliable
> > > transportation.
> > >
> > > Anyone remember the old line......"If it ain't broke, then don't fix
> > it."?
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > On Mar 3, 2013 9:34 PM, "OK Don" <okd...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > >> It depends on when the motor mounts were last replaced, if you know.
> > This
> > >> is really delayed maintenance, as most are driven till they fail,
> rether
> > >> than being replaced when they should be.
> > >> If you can find a used MB that has been properly maintained, it can
> be a
> > >> "cheap Mercedes". If you buy one that has been run into the ground at
> a
> > >> "bargain price", and you want it to be "up to snuff", you will find
> that
> > >> "there is no such thing as a cheap Mercedes". If you are willing to
> just
> > >> keep it running without worrying about everything being correct and
> are
> > >> willing to endure occasional break downs, then yes, you can have a
> cheap
> > >> Mercedes.
> > >>
> > >> You make your choices and pay the prices - TANSTAAFL.
> > >>
> > >> The same thing applies to old Cessnas (don't ask how I know), but the
> > >> consequences of an "occasional breakdown" are significantly different!
> > >>
> > >> On Sun, Mar 3, 2013 at 8:21 PM, Michael Canfield <slozuk...@gmail.com
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>> With that logic no wonder most here think there is no such thing as a
> > >> cheap
> > >>> mercedes.
> > >>>
> > >>> Mike
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> --
> > >> OK Don
> > >> 2012 Passat TDI DSG
> > >> 1957 C182A
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