Hi Ken, and thanks for the warm welcome, 
I found the site quite by accident, but I knew by reading the posts that it was something I wanted to be a part of. Having owned our bus for 24 years, I've steadily improved it, mostly with GoWesty stuff because they're close and I really didn't know who else was out there. Thanks to the group, I just finished fabricating that little gem of a jumper harness for troubleshooting a bus that won't start. Very cool!!
I hope I can contribute meaningfully to this awesome group.
Mike M

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> On May 1, 2014, at 18:07, "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Welcome Mike!
> 
> I went to school to be an aircraft mechanic.  While there I bought my first Vanagon and started working on them, putting what I was learning in A&P school to good use.  By the time I graduated I had started Van-Again and the rest is history.  I have met many aircraft mechanics and airline pilots that own Vanagons.  Must be something about opposed engines ☺
> 
> Welcome to the group.  Every times I visit HF I will think about you ☺
> 
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
> 
>> On May 1, 2014 7:04 PM, "Michael Magnani" <mfmagnani@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> I've been lurking on the forum for the last month or so, checking the content to see what you guys are all about.
>> Wow! I am so impressed with the help that is offered and the dedication to the brand and lifestyle that I would love to become a participating member of the group. I have learned SO much by just following last month's threads!
>> My name is Mike Magnani and my wife and I bought our 1990 Westy brand new and have spent many a mile traveling around the country.
>> Our Westy has led a pampered life and lives in the garage down here in Southern California when it's not busy camping.
>> I've been an aircraft mechanic for 34 years and have been with the Harbor Freight Tools Flight Department for 11.
>> Believe me when I freely admit that airplanes and Vanagons rarely have anything in common. Most of the problems I've had in fixing my bus have been because I thought I knew what I was doing!
>> If you'll have me, I would love to be a part of your group.
>> Kind regards,
>> Mike M
>>  
>> 1990 Westy
>> 2000 Passat Wagon
>> 2003 Jetta TDI Wagaon
>> 2014 Jetta TDI Wagon