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[wa2egp at att.net]

> > Well I was thinking more along the lines of machine shop / rebuilding
> > engines, the same type of stuff you'd do in "shop class" or at a
> > vocational/technical school.
> 
> In that situation you're pretty much going to get fed as little as  
> possible of the over-arching theory though, as they are teaching to  
> the lowest common denominator.  From what I saw of the VoTech classes  
> I've went through, the people who actually grok those elements are  
> few and far between and often do not include the teachers.
> 
> On the other hand, there are occassion gems.  But you usually have to  
> put up with a lot of crap as well.  I'd suggest asking around your  
> friends and co-workers to find a some shade-tree mechanics and start  
> hanging out with them.  At least that way, you won't have to pay for  
> the privilege of learning, and in fact might make some if you show an  
> aptitude.
> 
> =Nadine=

I was going to suggest the same thing.  My mechanic (who also happened to be a former student) learned the same way and has found mechanics who come from some of those "trade schools" are usually worthless.  He is now "apprenticing" a young fellow who is interesting in learning to be a mechanic.  I guess then he only has to worry about getting people to pay their bills and delaing with how they make "design" cars these days.  (My wife's MPV deserves a rant larger than Mr. Bill's bandwidth :) )

Bob