I don't know about replacing the seals. We will definitely crack the case
unless John determines between now and then that he has a defective switch,
which the problem may become.

I have done the seals before. I have a late model distribution box I could
use to make a video if you thought it would be useful.

But hey, maybe somebody could join us on FaceTime.

Jim

On Mon, Nov 17, 2014 at 8:42 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)
> >> >
> >>
>