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• Bentley CD
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Nov 2000 11:14:57 +0000
  ...what are chance of someone posting a copy of the new Bentley cd online for public consumption? Or do we on the list have...
• Easy question..replacing side view mirror
  Historical mailing list - Sean
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 09:48:10 -0500
  ...just unscrew the two top screws? I have just ordered a Bentley, but until I get it this list is the best rescue I...
• Re: Just Bought Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 30 May 2002 07:59:16 -0400
  > Can you get the Bentley on CD? Yes. It runs $71 with listmember discount (part EVT3). Also, the Eurovan Bentley manual has just come...
• Re: Where's Cylinder # 1?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 22 Jan 2005 17:56:36 -0800
  It's in the Appendix of the Bentley, look in the back. Or the John Muir book is great for this. M --- Wognacious <wognacious...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 4 May 2014 23:57:44 -0700
  Then you need to go the Bentley website only. A staff writer for Bentley Publishing was on the list. There is no reason to...
• ATF Level too high - what now?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Knust
  Thu, 3 May 2001 08:42:44 -0400
  ...According to Bentley�s (37.9a) I am supposed to check the final drive�s oil level now - however it does not say how...
• Bentley relationship with this List community of friends
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Sat, 6 Feb 1999 21:57:07 -0600
  It seems to me that Robert Bentley Publishing company has a strange relationship to this List, and perhaps to a few other Lists. I...
• Is a Bentley worth it?
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Thu, 22 Jun 2000 03:06:46 -0400
  ...Is a Bentley worth it?</TITLE> </HEAD> <BODY> <P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">I have been noticing the Bentley = references a lot...
• Re: Valves adjustment in Bentley
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 15:39:56 -0600
  ...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: Free Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 12:50:50 -0500
  ...Free Bentley Manual >Dearest Michael, > > Ode to the Bentely > > I am pleading for the manual, the Bentley one indeed > You see, me and Stella...
• Non-Bus VW Service Manual (Bentley) Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:26:56
  As a result of my announcement of reduced Bentley manual prices the other day, I have received a number of queries from list members...
• Haynes Repair Manual for Wasserboxers
  Historical mailing list - SBate82659
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 19:07:30 EST
  ...My preferences are one Bentley manual and a Haynes manual. The Bentley providing the 'factory' repair procedure and the Haynes shoing how to do...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:54:09 +0000
  ...Bentley Wanted > > > > > > Anyone with a Bentley FS for the 91GL? Having trouble finding one and > >> tired > >> of asking alot of stupid questions. Thanks. > >> > >> -- > >> Michael...
• vw tools/bentley
  Historical mailing list - Kevin McCaig
  Sun, 13 Jul 1997 15:03:19 -0300
  ...I am trying to troubleshoot my non starting 86 doublecab and the bentley book uses this device to test the hall sender in the...
• Re: Free Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Pierre A Lachance
  Fri, 26 Nov 1999 17:18:23 -0500
  ...nobody throws away any kind of "bibles " around my place ??? just bought myself a bentley for more than 100.$ cdn + 15% tax...you seem...
• Re: Haynes worth it
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 19 Jun 2002 16:25:34 -0600
  ...Where Bentley has lots of drawings and numbers, at least Haynes gives you step by step on how to do things, although not always...
• Re: known Vanagon problems
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 14:35:24 -0500
  ...Yeah, the Bentley has it all, but non-mechanics sometimes have trouble troubleshooting with it because it assumes a certain amount of mechanical knowledge...
• Re: Power window fuse location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:15:53 -0700
  ...After further research and looking at my fuse panel, I'm still stumped. > > Bentley (pg 97.189) shows a relay at position 24, and...
• Syncro-Tech. front axle Question
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Sun, 13 Oct 1996 23:05:25 -0400 (EDT)
  ...When installing the outer front CV joint into the wheel hub Bentley wants the splines to be lock compounded to the hub! Bentley manual...
• Re: Popular mechanics CD
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 16:10:02 -0600
  ...it's a cd full of very bad xerox copies of the Bentley book. :( ... and i mean REALLY bad xerox copies. save your money...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:29:40 -0500
  ...To wit, I have the following: - British "Haynes Manual" - American "Bentley Manual" - German "VW Transporter mit 1,6 Liter, Diesel und Turbodiesel ab 1979...
• Re: Second battery in Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 07:30:07 -0800
  ...Please read your Bentley manual next time, it has wiring diagrams for camper aux battery. > > ok. that was my understanding, that the camper did...
• Re: Haynes & Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:06:11 -0500
  ...Does anyone know where I can find what I'm looking for, or >does anyone have a Haynes and/or a Bentley for sale...
• VolksCafe ref.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 11:36:43 -0600
  I just went there regarding the Bentley. I can't get the site to respond to a search for the Bentley "not found". This...
• Re: Rear axle nut
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 22:20:21 -0400
  My Bentley is the 360/369 version - that's what I used.​ Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) On Mon, Jun 16...
• Re: Carfax request apology and thanks
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:12:34 -0700
  ...Likely one of the main reasons (and not the >> "right one" IMO) people are "reminded" not to copy and post or >> distribute Bentley pages...
• shifting brake pressure regulator lever before bleeding brake system
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 20 Mar 2004 21:46:59 -0500
  The Bentley (yeah, finally got it!) says that when bleeding the brake system, one must "push lever on brake pressure regulator in direction of...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:34:54 -0800
  ...Microfiche or Bentley (paper) Allan, If you want the repair manual on CD, go straight to the source: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm...
• Re: Need a full size scan of the Bentley Cover
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sun, 18 May 2003 12:59:39 -0700
  ...I searched on google, using the Images tab and the term bentley repair manual. the first page of results has a link to www...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 4 Sep 2012 19:10:06 -0700
  ...Of course, >in Bentley's it might have been under "Suspension," but anyways. > >What's the rule o' the thumb about tire rotation? > >-- >Jack...
• Bentley costs in Australia
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 07:55:39 +1000
  ...If you can specify exactly which Bentley you want I will purchase it and bring it over if you wish. Let me know if...
• How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
  Thu, 5 Jun 1997 18:31:19 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I also can't find any info in Bentley as to how to go about it. Is there a filter to change? Does the...
• Re: "Don't leave home without it" items
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 21:51:49 -0600
  ...Bill > Ok but if you put the Bible first then you might not need the bentley or the bank > book. Marcus > > Lawrence Johnson wrote...
• Re: Syncro transmission oil capacity
  Historical mailing list - deandrew
  Sat, 16 May 1998 21:25:56 PDT
  Syncro Owners! Page 34.19 of the Bentley Manual shows the Syncro transmission's capacity at 4.7 US quarts. This page also shows...
• Re: Bentley Manuals (different topic)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 08:12:35 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/00 1:30:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, jrasite@EONI.COM writes: << GOOD GOIN' BENTLEY!!! >> Yeah, put your...
• Re: digifant ECU pin numbering
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 02:15:14 EST
  In a message dated 11/10/02 7:26:32 PM, lalofs@ENTERACT.COM writes: << I can't find any info in the Bentley...
• How to Replace front outer cv's (syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 11:58:22 -0400
  ...I have looked in Bentley and as usual there are the intimidating special tools and presses mentioned. Specifically mentioned in Bentley was the oil...
• Re: HOW TO bleed the coolant system...
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 09:21:06 +1000
  ...HOW TO bleed the coolant system... > >Forget Bentley. 19.16 states INCORRECTLY to raise the front end 10 cm. > >This won't do it...
• Fw: [T2] Vanagon Bentley manual to trade
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:19:35 -0700
  ...Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:58 PM Subject: [T2] Vanagon Bentley manual to trade > Hi. I have a Bentley manual for the Vanagon air...
• EV Bentley manual next summer
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 22:26:57 -0700
  I received a reply from Bentley regarding the EuroVan manuals: mid to late next summer is the expected delivery date. Hope your warranties all...
• Re: Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Captain
  Fri, 24 May 96 21:13 EST
  At 09:05 PM 5/24/96 -0500, you wrote: >Are there any other Vanagon repair manuals than just the Bentley manual? >Did Haynes...
• update on release of EV Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 96 10:38:39 EST
  >From time to time I call Bentley to pester them on the release of the EV manual. The new anticipated release date is April...
• Bentley Coloring Books are expensive!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 5 Dec 2000 23:05:00 -0800
  ...did you realise that the Bentley manuals look suspiciously like a coloring book? Well, so thinks my 2 year old! :( David Marshall Fast Forward...
• knock sensor question
  Historical mailing list - mike malkovich
  Fri, 11 May 2001 18:22:54 -1000
  hello list, I wonder if one of you would be good enough to translate Bentley from the Greek it is written in to back...
• Re: shifter rebuild
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 17:58:32 EST
  I have not, however if you have a Bentley Manual it has exploded views of doing this and it is pretty straight forward. Just...
• AC Wiring diagrams needed not in the bentley bible
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 14:32:34 -0700
  ...I noticed the wiring diagrams are not in the bentley bible. I know I have seen some of the factory manuals floating around on...
• Charcoal canister on 2.1 digifant engines?, page 20.33
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 28 Apr 2005 09:05:55 -0700
  On page 20.33 Bentley shows a hose going from the bottom of the charcoal canister to the air cleaner. On my 87 van...
• Private Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 15:34:02 -0400
  ...No, because it's the price of admission...first the Bentley, then the list. You get more help faster when you tell other people...
• Re: Free Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - David M.
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:41:43 -0500
  ...Free Bentley Manual - Chapter 2 > > I would like to have the Bentley Manual for reference on my Westy's. I > would place the manual...
• Re: hit a boulder and a light pole
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 21 Nov 2016 15:03:33 -0500
  ...Was thinking the mechanic had a Bentley manual. > Looking at my Bentley..... > > Teves have a cross shaped pad retaining plate. Girling has a more...
• Re: Indicator light (fridge propane)
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 15:59:37 -0700
  ...Another omission in the long list of errors and omissions in the Bentley. Mark Kim Brennan wrote: > > .......... > Curious thing is, the Bentley manual mentions...
• Re: Bentley's Page Numbering!
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:38:27 -0800
  ...Bentley's Page Numbering! > Hello Wise Ones, > I have a Bentley (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984) > but > am often mystified at their page numbering...
• Re: Proper torque of lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 21:15:57 -0400
  ...I could not find any designation in >the Bentley. Is 133 the correct figure? My '89 owner's manual says 123 lb-ft. Bentley...
• RE: Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
  Thu, 11 Apr 96 15:58:00 PDT
  ...Do any of you know of a fix for this? (Couldn't find much about it in the Bentley) In The Service Manual For...
• Re: lower grill on 84/non-stock radiator?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Nov 1999 12:21:00 EST
  Congratulations, you picked up on a flaw in the Bentley! The sender on your van is in the stock location, the picture in the...
• Re: Selector Shaft Bushing installation...CORRECTION
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 06:18:30 -0700
  ...Hanlon" wrote: > Listees, > > Is is possible to replace both the selector shaft bushing and the > selector shaft oil seal with the transmission installed? Bentley...
• Fuse list for 1984 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tabe Johnson
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 14:25:51 -0400
  ...Is the one nearest the driver's side #1 or #12? Bentley shows -->13<-- fuses! What gives? Can anyone provide me with a fuse...
• Re: Dashboard Removal Procedure: where in Bentley's?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 09:56:25 -0700
  ...where in Bentley's? > > I need to pull the dash to work on the climate control cables (the top > lever's is broken). I...
• Re: Haynes VG Repair Manual-- for 85 Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:37:12 -0700
  ...I use the Haynes Manual in conjunction with the Bentley, and it's worked great so far. After this list of course, they're...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:31:48 -0700
  ...Sorry, didn't notice that it is currently unavailable. >> > >> > Jeff >> > Bentley used to have a CD version of the paper repair manual, but it...