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Old 06-25-2020, 12:54 PM   #1
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Help Learning Bus Mechanics 101

Hey there!

I’m in the beginning stages of planning for purchasing a mini skoolie and seeing all of the national parks. Hopefully, I’ll be getting a bus within the next year but, until I do, I’m trying to prep and learn as much as I can. One thing I’m really anxious to learn is the mechanics of my bus. I’m hoping to really fix up the engine before I take off on my trip but inevitably, something bad is going to happen on the road and if I can save them time and money and fix it on my own, I’d love that.

I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations on books, YouTube channels, anything like that that I can take a look at? I’ve never been super handy so I’m looking for something at the beginner level. Any recommendations are appreciated!

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Old 06-25-2020, 01:20 PM   #2
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You need a bus. But you could just start by reading about standard maintenance stuff like filter and oil changes. If you have a specific engine then YouTube can help you get started. Go watch videos on maintenance on the DT466
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Old 06-25-2020, 01:21 PM   #3
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And you’re smart to start learning before you buy
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Old 06-25-2020, 01:38 PM   #4
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Start with these, they're perfect for what you're looking for.


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Can you do your own oil changes and tire swaps on your car? Can you replace plugs wires alt? If you can you are ready there. It depends on how your brain is wired for how it will be to learn. it’s not hard to do or mystical it’s just turning bolts and taking apart something. If you can look at a diagram for the walmart build your furniture and have it done in without reading it. You will do fine.
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Old 06-25-2020, 03:19 PM   #6
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Yeah I can definitely do all of that stuff! My dad taught me well lol
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Old 06-25-2020, 04:09 PM   #7
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That was pretty helpful, I learned some things!


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book

go find and read this..... suggest you buy and keep it around.

"How to Keep Your Volkswagen alive" by John Muir first printed in 1967... might have been 1964.

This will explain a lot of How to kind of things that work for any car/truck/bus.

Many local libraries have a copy. Buy - read it all - then go back and read again. people have rebuilt engines, successfully, using this book, that have never ever done any kind of automotive work before. Even teaches you how trouble shoot electric systems with home made test equipment.

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Yeah that's a good read. I have a couple copies lying around somewhere.

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I had "how to keep your Volkswagon alive" Great book. Gave it to a young friend with a 67 bug. He just turned 12, so it will be a bit till he can drive it, well at least out of the yard that is.
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Old 06-29-2020, 02:57 PM   #11
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For us skoolie types, a book I read a very long ago called "How Things Work" by Chartwell Books is an excellent read for basic understanding of all sorts of things.


You may find a copy here:
https://www.secondsale.com/i/how-thi...CABEgI_kPD_BwE


(This site came up when I searched for the title.)
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