Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2014 22:56:40 -0500
Reply-To: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: FaceTime repairs
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Just saw someone posted something about FaceTime.
I thought of this after trying to replace something and staring at it for what seemed like an hour.
FaceTime would be perfect! You take someone who is an experienced vanagon owner/wrencher and they set aside an hour or two a day.
This would be paid I think...
Anyway, than you have someone like one of us going through a repair with guidance from the "guru" who is kicked back (probably drinking a beer) and while watching the repair unfold, is able to offer guidance and humorous anecdotes about similair missteps.
I'll be working on the van Friday if anyone wants to do a test run.
Mike
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> On Nov 17, 2014, at 9:42 AM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Oooh, this would be a HIGHLY useful training session for anybody who
> hasn't done it yet. You all planning to crack the case and replace
> some seals too?
>
> Hmmm, I may be vicariously enjoying this way too much . . .
>
> Marc
>
>> On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 9:00 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>> John Rodgers and I will R&R a heater motor in Madison Alabama 35758 on this
>> coming thursday the 20th.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>>> On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 7:56 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Well, I could have given a class in removal of the coolant reservoir
>>> bottled on Saturday here in in Wilmington Delaware. Not too far from Philly
>>> and a bit further from Baltimore.
>>>
>>> So yes, wrenching groups have always been a fancy of mine, but in the last
>>> number of years it seems that my locations have not been conducive to "tech
>>> days". Not sure why.....
>>> Oh and if you have a MK1 VW that goes the same as I wrench on my Scirocco
>>> too.
>>>
>>> hit me up people! 19803, a couple of hours here and there. Next on the
>>> vanagon agenda is the gear lever bushing R/R. The 82 scirocco needs an
>>> alternator pulley realigment that may require an alternator swap.
>>>
>>> T.
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 11:21 PM, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm in NC and vanagon is currently in MD, so I'd be up for this (weekends
>>>> only).
>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 9:49 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Doh... Idaho and/or Arizona? Darn. Any others in central Virginia
>>>>> interested in this?
>>>>>
>>>>> Marc
>>>>>
>>>>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 9:47 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>> Hey all,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Let's start with the obvious question: Stan, where are you located? If
>>>>>> we knew that, somebody in the area might be able to give you some
>>>>>> realistic feedback about how it might/could work in your area.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I would start with the following:
>>>>>> 1) A workshop on replacing ALL of your fuel lines;
>>>>>> 2) A workshop on cleaning/fixing ALL of your ground connections;
>>>>>> 3) A workshop on how to properly burp your cooling system.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Other ideas?
>>>>>> Marc Perdue, in central VA
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On Sun, Nov 16, 2014 at 6:25 PM, Jon VonOhlsen <jondvo@gmail.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> I would be interested in participating, both as instructing &
>>> learning;
>>>>>>> (we are always learning..). However, geographic separation being what
>>>> it
>>>>>>> is, may be difficult to do...
>>>>>>> Jon
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On 11/16/2014 11:32 AM, Stan Shapiro wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I am a newbie Westy owner, with minimal mechanical skills. I have
>>>> been
>>>>>>>> impressed with the knowledge and expertise on this site. I wonder
>>> if
>>>>>>>> there
>>>>>>>> is any way to pass some of this knowledge along to the newbies.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> How about some weekend courses/training that involve some class room
>>>> and
>>>>>>>> lots of hands on. Maybe a cooperative effort from the members of
>>>> this
>>>>>>>> board, where each person could teach one aspect of vanagon repair or
>>>>>>>> maintenance? I would think a class size of 10 might be
>>>> workable. I
>>>>>>>> would be ok with a fee. As an attendee, I would gladly pay $100,
>>>> which
>>>>>>>> could go to the expenses of the instructors or space rental.
>>> Start
>>>> out
>>>>>>>> with beginner classes. Work up to more advanced classes. All
>>>> that is
>>>>>>>> needed is volunteers to teach, a space to have a small classroom, a
>>>> garage
>>>>>>>> to go thru some repairs, agree on some topics, and someone to
>>>> coordinate
>>>>>>>> all
>>>>>>>> of this. If each attendee drove a van, one person might end up
>>>> with a
>>>>>>>> tune up, one person might end up with a new aux battery system, etc.
>>>>>>>> Then there has to be some agreement on a location. I would
>>>> volunteer to
>>>>>>>> help coordinate to help get this rolling.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Your thoughts??
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Stan/90 Westy/Idaho (currently in 65 degree weather in Arizona)
>>>
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