Well said!

On Sat, Jan 25, 2020 at 2:43 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Andrew and Karl,
>
>  Selfishly I need to encourage Andrew to reconsider.  The internet isn’t
> available to all.  I find it very difficult to use.  The hands on
> experience and willing sharing that happens on this list is one of the main
> reason’s my van is still in my world.  When people stop working together
> and sharing ideas that will become much more difficult or even impossible
> for me.
>
> I  read nothing in the comments on the topic of the heater fan fix that
> was insulting or offensive.  There are many experiences and many possible
> ways of solving problems.  There are usually many right ways.
>
> Karl’s info has been very helpful to me.  I have parts he created on my
> van now.  I would not have known about them if not for this list.
>  I hope everyone is willing to share ideas and experiences.  Without them
> our community falls apart.
>
> We should be able to have a bit of tolerance   when our  ideas or
> experiences are not the only ones shared.
>
> If we are afraid of offending someone because we had a different
> experience and don’t share the info we all loose out.
>
> This list has been a positive community.   There is no reason to take
> offense for example if one person suggests Subaru stop leak and someone
> else discusses possible down sides.  It helps us make an informed choice.
>
> Will I use the original clam shell or use the Van Cafe holder?  Both can
> be correct answers but it is nice to know the options.  No offense is
> happening due to discussion of different experiences with different tire
> sizes and such.
>
> Neil uses a strap  but Ben t uses a bold with big washer.  I’ll probably
> use both methods at different times.  But, I’m glad I know about the bolt
> idea for holding the tire to the clam shell without the wires.  Such a
> simple option, and I didn’t think of it.
>
> I’m using Karls starter adaptor with the starter he recommended but the GW
> starter might be a better choice for someone else.
>
> Andrew, Karl and others keep sharing your ideas.  But, don’t take offense
> if there is healthy discussion around them.  Rather please add thoughts and
> experiences to the group.
>
> One other thing,  There is actually a continual flow of people in and out
> of the community.  I’ve met several young 20 something couples fixing up
> air cooled and water cooled buses and showing up at VW camp outs and
> concerts.  I'd love to see more of them join a list like this and feel
> comfortable asking any bus questions.
>
>         I may not have all the best advice but I’ve owned a VW bug or bus
> for the past 37 years and grew up with them in the family.  Some of that
> background can be helpful.
>
> Despite knowing my ideas and experiences may not be the most complete,
> I’ll endeavor to support our community.
>
> The more of you that share the better.
> Now I’m off to let out a few pounds of pressure out of my front tires.
>
>
> With warmth, and appreciativeness.
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Gl Auto
>
> > On Jan 25, 2020, at 12:34 PM, Andrew Martin <ramblinvan@GMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi Karl!
> > This comes under “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing”. I don’t have
> your extensive automotive background but as I close in on 60 I’ve stopped
> sharing what I’ve learned through actual hands-on experience unless I’m
> dealing with someone face to face.
> >
> > The internets are accessible to all, even those among us that may not be
> equipped to accept full responsibility for their own interpretations and
> actions.
> >
> > With respect and gratitude!
> >
> > Andrew
> >
> > Sent from my iPad
> >
> >> On Jan 24, 2020, at 11:57 PM, Karl Mullendore <
> tdiguru@westyventures.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hey, ya know who doesn't give a flyin' fig whether someone 'supports'
> (or not) something I did? If you can't perform it properly and direct the
> lube accurately into a bearing, using proper lubricants, DON'T DO IT. The
> 'hack' as some call it involves freeing up a stuck bronze bearing and
> lubricating it. That's ALL. If you end up spraying the [wrong?] lube
> everywhere and creating a fire hazard, well...that's on you.
> >> WHAT I DID, ONE TIME, WORKED. There was no disaster, safety issue,
> fire, blah blah blah. Holy moly. Use the right amperage fuse too, that
> miraculously helps, go figure! This is another example of why I rarely
> offer anyone advice or help anymore, such a wide variety of abilities that
> moreoften someone screws something up or I get crap about my ideas.
> >> Karl
> >> gettin' too old for silly BS
>
-- 
Sent from Wherever I was @ the time