OK everybody, here are the killer factory training VHS videos I hinted at a few weeks ago. I obtained most of this stuff by whining, sneaking around regional VW headquarters after-hours, acting kind of official in my behavior, and generally degrading my usually honorable self. I would generally plot for months as to how to obtain each one of the segments. Then I put them all together on just two tapes. This is the stuff VW made to train its top mechanics in how to fix Vanagons. Since the mechanics were obviously asleep during the screenings (if your experience at the dealers is anything like mine), you need to watch these yourself. Mostly we're talking about late model Vanagon here. There are two tapes and here are their contents (the first number is minutes, then the description of each segment): ------------------------------------------------------- Tape #1 1:24 mins 8 *FT Vanagon Throttle Switch Adjustment 21 *FT Digifant Fuel and Ignition System (excellent!) 20 *FT VW Air Conditioning (applies to all VWs) 28 *FT VW Charging Systems (applies to all VWs) 7 *FT Vanagon Air Conditioning Servicing (applies only to Vanagon) *(FT) This means a copy of a VW factory training tape "For Dealership Personnel Only," "Not For Public Distribution" ------------------------------------------------------------- Tape #2; 2 hours Highlights: 6 Auto Show Syncro Vanagon 11 *FT Vanagon Refrigerator Removal & Installation 14 *FT Carbon Deposit Removal & Engine Service 8 *FT Vanagon Tech Basic Engine Adjustments 1 Vanagon TV Commercial 9 VW Promotion Tape on Vanagon/Camper 10 *FT Vanagon Camper GL Operation Training 15 Vanagon Handicapped 45 Other (beetle motors) *(FT) This means a copy of a factory training tape "For Dealership Personnel Only," "Not For Public Distribution" ------------------------------------------------------------------ I am charging a fee for lending these tapes out to you guys, but I am not doing this for money as I have better things to do. But I feel it is my obligation to support everybody in their Vanagonness and spread the knowledge around. To get these tapes in the mail from me, send me e-mail with your snail mailing address. Send the e-mail to derekdrew@aol.com. Alternatively, save me time and a stamp by sending me a SASE (1 stamp; envelope for 8-1/2 x 11paper) to Derek Drew, 487 Columbus Ave. #3R, New York, NY 10024. Onward Vanagons!
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