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Date:         Tue, 27 Oct 1998 14:37:19 -0500
Reply-To:     Marcus Elia <Marcus_Elia@PCBE.EDU.ON.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Marcus Elia <Marcus_Elia@PCBE.EDU.ON.CA>
Organization: Peterborough County Board of Ed
Subject:      Many thanks (and report)
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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List folks:




A big thanks to everyone to responded to my query (about a month ago) regarding my non-starting van:  Joel, Wil, Kit, Rick, Clifford, Route87, and anyone who may not have replied to my personal e-mail address.  Dela is on the road again after another simple yet satisfying DIY experience...




I was getting bored driving the Jetta around (it's just so darn perky), so I pull out the WD40 and a rag, disconnect the neg terminal on the battery, clean the electrical connections on the Van's starter solenoid, reconnect, and-- vroom, there she goes.  




The lesson for other nervous DIYers is:  Don't assume the worst, as I did.  Trust your WD40, as I did.  Get your hands dirty, do the simple stuff, and enjoy the (at least) $50 you saved-- which is what a pro would have charged!




Marcus Elia


Peterborough, ON


'84 Westfalia (Dela)
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