While I know I'm not in the same league as Dennis and Mark, I'll take the kudo anyhow :)

It's interesting to recall life with a van before the list. I joined the list late '94 early '95 with my '82 diesel westy. The list was a godsend, helped me very much. Before the '82 westy I had a '72 westy that I managed to maintain fairly well but struggled with some things, like syncing the dual solex carbs. That task was finally done right by an ex VW mechanic who gave me some tips etc.

And in many ways the list mimics talking to the old mechanic. That and the banter makes this list very special.

Alistair

> On Apr 3, 2014, at 3:13 PM, Ian Allan <ian.allan@BMTS.COM> wrote:
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> These remarks are inspired by the recent support that this Community gave to TJ Hemrick (STRANDED)
> 
> Mark, Alistair and Dennis are true all stars here. Try to find that kind of expert support at your dealership or anywhere else in the VW World. And they are not alone, this group has so many rich resources, Frank C, Jim A, Rocket J, Ben T, Scott, Neil, BD Ron ,JRogers, kenneth, a red-headed biologist,,,  The list goes on and on and on. My 85 Bostig/Westy is parked for now (BUTI will NEVER sell it, And I WILL make sure my kids drive it) and although my daily ride now is a 144" Freightliner Sprinter each day I visit this group and bask in the support that WE give to each other. I can't begin to recognize everyone here but this place is so very special. I tell my kids about it, I tell my fiends about it. They struggle to understand, no matter-they need to know.
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> I guess this is my attempt at thanks for so much help and such insight for so long. I am truly thankful that WE are here!
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> 
> Ian
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> 85 Westfalia/Bostig
> 84 Westfalia
> 02 Jetta 1.8t
> 08 Sprinter
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