27th January 2007 :: Workshop - Service Your Aircooled VW

[Mr Browne]

27th January 2007 @ 11am
Hosted by: Tom Roberts & Eamonn Winters
Location: Tom's Workshop, Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo

The first in our series of workshops on how to service your own motor. Tom & Eamonn will take you through a full engine service including oil, plugs, points, valve clearances, timing, etc. You will need to bring your own parts and oil (which Tom or Eamon will advise you on beforehand) and Tom will supply the expertise and tools required.

At the workshop you will be taken through a full engine service on a number of vehicles with plenty of time to ask questions and look at other aspects of your vehicle. Everyone will get a one-on-one with their own car, and then you will be free to look over shoulders as other participants get their car looked at.

This first workshop will be free to all club members (you may become a member on the day if required) but future workshops will have a modest cost to cover expenses.

To book your place please workshop@eircooled.com stating your vehicle model, year, and engine details (if known) and any specific areas you wish to have looked at.

Any questions - post them here!

 

[shuggie]

SERVICE WORKSHOP

SERVICE WORKSHOP

Ellie really needs a service and will be down the workshop -

SHUGGIE

 

[Mr Browne]

Wanda probably needs a new engine, but sure let's see what the man can do I'll be there also.

 

[Endfloat]

Ill be there in the beast, but I dont think she'd make it down without getting an oil change first. Its 5000 miles overdue a change! Got all the stuff to do it today so next free day I have its getting done.

 

[Claire]

don't be late :wink:

 

[Suze]

Bit too far, and I dont have an Aircooled vehicle! But have fun and good luck

 

[Claire]

should be good and a bit of craic too.......Magic Wok for the catering :lol: :wink:

 

[RattyOval]

I am really wanting to go to this workshop
But I have previous plans
Which I'm trying hard to get out off. :lol: :lol:

 

[Endfloat]

Its worth knowing that you dont need to have an aircooled vehicle to go to one of these workshops. You just need one to have your vehicle serviced. Theyre still good fun, youll learn a lot and a lot of the info could be put to good use on your own vehicle too. Pop in for the craic and the info and become a member after meeting some of the other members!

 

[Claire]

Will I need to get the projector and laptop out for this then? :lol: :lol: :lol:

I guess there will be a balance of theory and putting on the gloves and getting dirty with your engine!

Just a couple of more folk for this and it will be plenty - :vw: :irish:

 

[Endfloat]

I reckon the flipchart should do! Ill bring the PA system. :lol:

 

[Endfloat]

Oh for Gods sake. I dont know why I said Id be there. Ill be in Brazil! :roll: Feck it anyway. Sorry about that.

 

[Claire]

#-o ...never mind Ross...will let you away with it 8)

anyone else think they will make this then?

 

[RattyOval]

I think i will be there
ll confirm soon
I have a rattle i need to sort out first.

 

[Ger]

I'll be there one way or another. There's a heap a leaks so weather permitting Linda will be there, otherwise I'll be looking over shoulders mostly.

 

[Claire]

There has been good interest in the workshop so far:

Ruairi
Shuggie
Deckie27
Oxygenplasma
timesnap


add your name if I missed anybody out! 8)

 

[Mr Browne]

How many can ye take? I think 6 or 7 would be more than enough?? 6 or 7 cars anyway for definite.

 

[Tom]

yeah sounds about right

 

[paulmc]

bit far from me unfortunately! but a great idea. :lol:

Think a lot of people are just a little bit afraid of the air cooled engine, the fact that not too many garages know what they are etc or how to service em properly ](*,) :-s :? :help:

was involved in a housing scheme in Curry a few years ago is that anywhere near? used get a great lunch in the Yeats County? i think its called

paulmc

 

[Tom]

yep 2 mins from us