"Houston, we have aproblem"

[vanzen]

Success! ...

Just now read through this thread.
Two very notable items that we might all consider important in our process of learning:
1. Regular inspection & attention highlighted a problem before it had the opportunity to become traumatic, and,
2. The simple willingness to jump in "hands on" found – and solved – the problem ...
without the usual excessive hand-wringing, whining, and theoretical banter/crap.

Good work mattcfish !

[mattcfish]

Success! ...

Just now read through this thread.
Two very notable items that we might all consider important in our process of learning:
1. Regular inspection & attention highlighted a problem before it had the opportunity to become traumatic, and,
2. The simple willingness to jump in "hands on" found – and solved – the problem ...
without the usual excessive hand-wringing, whining, and theoretical banter/crap.

Good work mattcfish !

Thanks for the pat on the back. Now, if I could just figure out how to get my Vanagon to idle nice....... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewto ... 96#5434796 ......my journey would be complete.

[Major Softie]

2. The simple willingness to jump in "hands on" found – and solved – the problem ...
without the usual excessive hand-wringing, whining, and theoretical banter/crap.

Yeah, that was a major flaw in this thread, but I like reading it anyway.

[vanzen]

Yeah, that was a major flaw in this thread, but I like reading it anyway.

Yup, I love to be entertained, brings me here again and again ...
but entertainment and knowledge will sometimes be very different creatures, eh ?

In any event, I will appreciate that person who cannot wait or hesitate to jump in,
dirty the hands, and attempt to sort a problem –
whether that be a right or a wrong "fix" strategy matters not ...

I commend the attitude of correct persistence,
and just wanted to say so.

[Rob Frankham]

FWIW, whenever I rebuild a motor or take the jugs off, I turn the motor over with (the plugs out and) the rocker covers off until Oil comes from each of the four rockers... that way I know there are no blockages before I start her up. One of those 5 minute checks that can save hours.

Rob

[mattcfish]

FWIW, whenever I rebuild a motor or take the jugs off, I turn the motor over with (the plugs out and) the rocker covers off until Oil comes from each of the four rockers... that way I know there are no blockages before I start her up. One of those 5 minute checks that can save hours.

Rob

I hear you loud and clear. I was so sure things were clean and clear. I didn't realize a 15 year old piece of silicone was waiting to spoil my day. Always check for oil at the rockers...