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• Re: shifting brake pressure regulator lever before bleeding brake system
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 01:43:17 -0500
  Are you sure you have the right bentley? Sounds like you are describing a new Jetta. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:36:13 -0700
  ...Valves adjustment in Bentley > > Valve adjusting order, Bentley is vague. Page 15.29 > says "rotate crankshaft 180� clockwise and adjust next cylinder." > > My Volksheimers...
• Re: Automatic Trans Axles for 5 speed? (right side)
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 13:08:29 -0700
  ...Here I am searching ETKA when it was in Bentley all along. I wonder if it's in the Porsche Bentleys as well? More...
• Re: rear speaker wires
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 12:23:38 -0700
  ...Can some > one look up in their Bentley what the 91 speaker wire colors were > (which color was positive, which color was negative) for...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Sat, 1 May 2010 15:41:49 -0400
  >> First, Page 28.33 Bentley VV85: "- set crankshaft to TDC on No. 1 cylinder - insert drive shaft so that off-set slot in top...
• Re: Syncro vs. Bentley and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:59:57 -0700
  At 03:20 PM 6/23/98 -0700, Nathaniel Merrill wrote: >Hi y'all >I was digging into the Bentley and my syncro's...
• Diesel Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 15:46:26 -0800
  ...Any suggestions on where to get the best price on a Bentley Service Manual for Diesel Rabbits/Jettas? I've checked Amazon.com & BarnesandNoble...
• ignition timing
  Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
  Tue, 2 May 2000 16:56:15 -0700
  ...Then on page 28.42 , Bentley says "notch on V-belt pulley must match separating line on crankcase. Sure would appreciate your help on...
• Re: bentley cds
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:46:09 -0700
  ...Rennie > However, I have no idea if these include anything other > than what's in the paper bentley :-( Though supposed the CDs > do contain...
• Re: Bentley Coloring Books are expensive!
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Wed, 6 Dec 2000 12:52:37 -0800
  ...did you realise that the Bentley manuals > look suspiciously like a coloring book? Well, so thinks my 2 year > old! :( > > > David Marshall So, now...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:35:52 -0600
  ...I've got this one also, but I use the Bentley more often. _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:12:20 -0700
  ...While the Bentley is far more complete, I'm not a professional mechanic, and that's who the Bentley is written for. The Haynes...
• Re: Carfax request apology and thanks
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 15:17:50 -0400
  On Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:03 -0700, "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > If I'm not mistaken, there are Bentley publisher people...
• Cheapest source for Bentley for '67???
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Mon, 13 May 1996 12:48:56 -0400
  ...I called the Bentley publishers, BTW, and they quoted a pretty darn high price as well... Sigh... Thanks, Richard -- Poor Richard "I spend half...
• Re: Dead 83.5 Westy (injector power)
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:51:42 -0400
  ...the Bentley, and everything checked good." I am not certain off hand which tests are described in 24.20 of the Bentley, but did...
• Re: bentley
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 17:20:28 -0800
  ...Got the local library to stock the Volvo 240 Bentley, Register of Wooden Yachts, and other essential tomes. Worth a try Be polite. Or...
• Haynes & Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:34:22 -0330
  ...Does anyone know where I can find what I'm looking for, or does anyone have a Haynes and/or a Bentley for sale...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:43:12 -0500
  So -- any thoughts on whether this would be significantly better than a paper Bentley? I'd normally prefer a paper manual over a computer...
• Flash Alert! Dual Battery Relay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Wagner
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 08:39:12 -0500
  ...Some of these are also called campers in the Bentley, but appear to be weekenders. (no 3 way fridge) VW does list a relay...
• Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:50:05 MST
  ...I have heard that the Bentley manual is a little novice unfreindly (no index, user is expected to be familiar with described procedure before...
• Re: VolksCafe ref.
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 12:57:56 -0600
  ...VolksCafe ref. > > I just went there regarding the Bentley. I can't get the site to respond to > a search for the Bentley "not...
• Re: Rebuilt ATE Calipers Use a Gasket Between Halves? (Pics)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:35:30 -0700
  Just for giggles I checked my 68-79 Van Bentley, since late Bays used the same calipers as early Vanagons, AFAIK. They show the...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:20:39 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Could not find this in the Owner's Manual nor in Bentley's. Of course...
• Re: %^#%^* power mirror removal!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 24 May 2010 19:21:28 -0500
  ...It's out! I was looking all through the Bentley and missed it. Table of contents not all that helpful in this case. Jim...
• Re: Bentley cost?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Tue, 13 Jun 1995 07:36:00 -0500 (CDT)
  ...right and info is the same. > John! Who has the fiche? Do I order it directly from Bentley or ... Martin '68 Westy '81 Rabbitruck
• Re: Bentley manual in SA
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:16:54 -0500
  ...You should suggest to Bentley that they read the original VW manual: the late John Muir's 'Compleat Idiots Guide to Volkswagens'. I've...
• how do you tell if you have a digijet or digigant???
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Wed, 21 Jun 2000 04:49:29 -0400
  ...lots of things in it are not as listed in Bentley but rather stuff that is listed as 86 and newer in Bentley... being...
• My Decision : Bite A New (Bentley) Bullet
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 12:17:03 -0700
  Hi All, Thanks' for your feedback re the Bentley. Because there is confusion re the "hardcover" issue, (tho it is probably a misunderstanding on...
• Digifant connector test results, Das Boot.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Hall
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 20:19:35 -0600
  ...I have the Bentley out again tonight and have been testing the connector for the Digifant unit. Bentley section 24.61 Electrical testing, ignition...
• Rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 20:42:10 -0400
  ...Saturday, my neighbour comes by and tells me in his Bentley Manual the torque is 253 lbs. Yesterday he brings his book over here...
• ECU Wiring Question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 11:41:09 -0400
  ...Using Bentley's, I think I have all of them correctly identified except the wires to the thermo-time switch and cold start valve...
• Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 15:32:45 -0700
  ...anyone wanting a Bentley manual at 30% off write me an email with your cc #, exp. date, and how the card name reads exactly...
• Re: Replacing thermostat on 1.9L
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 13:21:17 -0700
  ...This omission in the Bentley caused a traumatic & embarrassing debacle in a filling station five minutes after I left the repair shop, when gas...
• Refrigerator Heater Relay
  Historical mailing list - Greg Pratt
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 19:18:36 EDT
  ...Terminal 86 would attach to G4 on the fuse panel per Bentley ( 12V when the ignition switch is on). The Bentley schematic 97.33b...
• Rear axle torque specs?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 1 Jun 2015 06:54:42 -0400
  ...My Bentley says 360 ft.lbs. but I understand that that is wrong . I understand that The conversion factor from the 500 Nm was...
• Re: Middle Seat Seatbacks
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 27 May 2012 21:51:31 -0500
  ...Might even have to buy a new Bentley. That would be the pits. All my notes are written in the old Bentley. John On...
• Re: Bentley cost?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 13 Jun 95 13:13:37 CDT
  ...to show you that on this list, you can offend some Bentley >owners some of the time, all Caravan owners all of the time...
• Re: FS: Bentley Manual - VANAGON
  Historical mailing list - Chris R. Rowland
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 05:50:31 -0600
  ...By Robert Bentley. $20.00 + $5.00 >shipping. > >E-mail if interested. > >Floyd Truskot Chris R. Rowland '85 Westy 4 spd
• wanted: 80's golf/jetta/quantum bentley
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 09:04:37 -0700
  ...Anyone still have a Bentley laying around from some previous vehicle? TIA... Gary ----------------------------------------------------------------- Gary Shea shea@xmission.com Salt Lake City http://www.xmission...
• '86 Vanagon alternator question
  Historical mailing list - Dan R. Hall
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 22:52:25 -0500
  Guten Abend Volks, Per the Bentley, I disconnected battery ground, then removed my alternator. Reconnect battery ground, turn ingition switch on. LEDs for OXS...
• Re: Bentley manual for sale?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:10:00 -0400
  ...I doubt you'll beat that anywhere. :-) http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=BENTLEYVV91 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215...
• Re: Vanagon Manual?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 07:46:18 -0500
  ...The official VW service manual ("Bentley" manual), and the British produced Haynes and Pocket Mechanic manuals. The former is more expensive and very complete...
• Re: Cool spot for Bentley Book
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 21:02:38 -0500
  ...Cool spot for Bentley Book At 03:44 PM 7/9/2003, Shawn wrote: >Hey I just noticed the Bentley Book fits nicely into...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 5 May 2014 13:41:18 -0500
  I see Bentley does sell an electronic version on their website but its an EXE file and PC only it seems. Dang, I have...
• Passat Bentley FS<No Van. content>
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 10:11:32 -0500
  Cleaned the garage out this past weekend and found the Bentley manual for my old Passat. It covers MY '90 to '93, 4-cyl...
• Re: Vanagon Library
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 12:32:34 -0700
  Grouping by Bentley not a bad idea at all. If you need a hand, yell. Karl Wolz I will happily act as collator for...
• Bentley for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 17:35:05 -0400
  I need to get a Bentley for my new Eurovan. My mechanic, who grumbled something about that engine being pretty crammed in there, does...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 13:46:42 -0500
  ...be wrong, but my impression was that this was not the Bentley > "on CD" but instead a CD version of the dealer microfiche repair...
• Re: Where can this wire be found?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 May 2011 17:35:27 -0700
  ...Can't find the tin pictured in Bentley. But then Bentley files things in different places than I think to look for them. On...
• Re: Fuel gauge error, any fix?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 19 Jun 2012 10:10:09 -0700
  ...VW1301 tool and trouble shooting gauges can be found here http://www.bentleypublishers.com/tech/vw/bentley.vw1301.testing.htm alistair On 2012-06...
• Re: Bentley cost?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 1995 10:33:12 -0300
  ...anyway (I do have a point, here), do the Bentley books >>actually cost about $100? American? That seems pretty expensive -- is that an >>inflated...
• torque converter bolts-final summary
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Mon, 13 Dec 1999 05:39:26 -0600
  ...I don't know why bentley says to replace these, but my bentley has just been edited. Jay, the sore thumb of GM country
• Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 16:10:34 -0600
  ...But are saying it's Bentley's formatting >> software? >> What if it were in PDF's? Also how is the information on the ETKA...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:38:37 -0800
  ...I > think the one instruction out of the Bentley that most turns me off on > the R&P swap procedure is this: > > "Heat ring...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 Jun 2000 - Special issue
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:55:42 -0600
  ...ill, needs some Bentley... > > ------------------------------ > > Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:32:06 -0400 > From: Katherine Maas <kathmaas@nortelnetworks.com> > Subject: Is a Bentley worth...
• Timing the watercooled?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Maurer
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 20:16:47 +0000
  ...108-109), and set it 5 degrees after TDC, 7.5mm to the left of TDC mark(Bentley pg. 13.33)? Take it to...
• Re: Bentley manual costs
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 19:41:34 -0500 (EST)
  ...Enterprises in Azusa, CA (818-967-5171) lists decent prices for > Bentley manuals. $26.95 for the 66-69 and 70-79 Beetle manuals...
• Re: Bentley Manual-prices clarified
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 17:56:25 -0700
  ...I have obtained the Bentley for the 68-79 for relatively cheap but have found that the splittie manual is pretty spendy. I found...
• Re: help:DA6 gas(diesel)heater
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 5 May 2000 11:02:01 -0600
  ...I remember because I sent a couple of people the wiring diagram from my '80-'81 VW manual (pre-Bentley) but I have sinced...
• Disc Brakes - 1988 GL
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Dec 2015 10:01:39 -0600
  As I understand from Bentley that the bolts securing the brake housing to the spindle frame MUST be replaced once they have been removed...