Funny you should say that about posting right away.
I see that quite frequently ..
like people will ask about what can cause a symptom and they havn't
LOOKED at anything ..
like not even remove the engine cover and just LOOK in there ..even for
obvious stuff.

( I figure they 'just want to post' ...or they're too lazy or don't
trust themselves enough  to actually LOOK at the thing or system to
start with. )

  I posted a Friday question once..'What is The First Step' in any
diagnositc procedure.
The very, very first step.
i got answers like 'get out the Bentley Manual' and things like that..
seems so OBVIOUS ...
or maybe it's Too Obvious ..but ...jeez ....when a vehicle doesn't work
like it should ..
for gosh sakes ..LOOK like with yer eyeballs and hands and fingers at
the affected area of the vehicle.

and sure ..if people want to post before they do that ...fine ....kind
of a waste of everyone's time tho ..
if they look ..
then they can at least show that they are doing something ....did not
see anything obvious ..
or maybe a question about something that may not look right...
to post without even looking or checking ....
hmmmmm...
....I think some people just want an excuse to post sometimes.

hey ..by the way ..
One of my vans doesn't run exactly right ..what do people think could be
causing that ???

< example of a really useless question lacking Any info to go on.  >

it's all good,
Scott

On 6/30/2016 12:36 PM, Neil N wrote:
> Hi folks.
>
> I'm doing my best to be careful with my work. Work "slower", think more.
> One bad habit of mine is posting too quickly on an issue or potential issue.
> Hopefully though, what I ask and-or show in images, might be something someone
> else has run across or wondered about.
>
> My Vanagon Passion may be out of balance these days but I'd suggest that
> most if not all folks on this list are VERY passionate about Vanagons/Buses,
> and want to keep them running properly or help other folks to same.
> That passion can see different forms I guess.
>
>
> Neil.
>
>    ---------
>
>
>> Just use yer brains and do careful work, and for sure..
>> expect that on most jobs that the very first time you do it ..
>> it will be a learning experience and may not 'automatically' work out
>> perfectly the first time.
> --
> Neil n
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