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> > I'd avoid any kind of shop if possible. How about a friendly co- > worker (could be done in the parking lot at work) or landlord, or > girlfriend, or neighborhood kid, or random passer-by? It doesn't take > any real skill to just turn the key and most people are willing to > help once they get over the surprise of being asked. > > Just be clear about exactly what you're going to do and what you > need them to do to help. > > I was once desperate for help bleeding some brakes. I got the 8 > year old kid from next door to help. I think it REALLY made his > day, and I made a friend forever. ;-) > > - My son and daughter learned to help bleed VW brakes when they were about 7 or 8 years old. You would be suprised how willing neighborhood kids are to help someone fix their car. I started out as a mechanic when I was about 10, helping the neighbor build his hot rod. Russ Wolfe russw@classicvw.org http://www.classicvw.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe