Stuart, you are one hell of an optimist.

Who will be responsible for sorting out all of the misinformation?  Who is
going to accept the liability if it turns out that the funny noise is the
brakes instead of the speedo cable?

All you gotta do is search the archives for any subject; say, "tires" and
you'll realize just how much good and bad info is already here.

I do feel that one excellent service we could provide, however, is photos of
repairs.  When describing how to replace a water pump, a few photos would
definitely be worth several thousand words.

Karl Wolz

----- Original Message -----
From: Stuart MacMillan <stuart@COBALTGROUP.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 30, 1999 2:45 PM
Subject: Re: organizing the wisdom

> I volunteer to get started on this.
>
> I would begin assembling this info by collecting the stories to see how
> big a task this is.  Vanagons have lots of problems!  I could then
> determine if spreadsheets would work or a true database like Access
> would be better.  Coyote could post the info on Vanagon.com.
>
> Depending on the results, there could  be multiple spreadsheets for
> vehicle type, problem category, etc.  The data itself should show how it
> needs to be organized. The possibility also exists of putting it on a CD
> for distribution.
>
> It does have to be a finite list, right?  Or are new problems constantly
> cropping up!?
>
> Maybe the best way to get going is to send your tip to the list and copy
> me at this address.  Please keep it brief and to the point, and use the
> word "WISDOM" in the subject line so I can sort these into a folder.
>
> Comments?  Do the list members want to get all the tips this way in the
> next few weeks.
>
> --
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