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• Re: My New Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:28:02 -0600
  Dang! I had the opportunity to buy a hardcover Bentley a couple of months ago for very little cash. I passed on it thinking...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:41:05 -0700
  ...Let's not discuss stealing from Robert Bentley Publishers on the list please. If you need a copy of the Bentley for your ride...
• manuals
  Historical mailing list - JACKSON HARVEY
  28 Dec 95 15:50:59 EST
  ...The Bentley Type II The Bentley 80-83 Vanagon The Bentley 80-91 Vanagon I'll ask the bookstore to keep me apprised (sp...
• Is a Bentley worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 20:32:06 -0400
  I have been noticing the Bentley references a lot in the postings and today my Bus Depot catalog arrived in the mail! While I...
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 10:21:10 -0700
  Is your "Bentley Manual" your best friend...do you refer to it regularly... :)
• Bentley Publishing handled defective book problem
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 17:21:09 -0600
  ...I am giving Bentley Publishers an A+ for Oustanding Customer Service. Many of you are aware of the defective Vanagon book I received via...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 16:30:31 -0500
  Mike Collum <collum@VERIZON.NET> writes: > Earlier Microfiche and now ETKA are not to be confused with a > Bentley shop manual. Not the same...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:47:45 -0400
  ...While the Bentley is far more complete, I'm not a professional mechanic, and that's who the Bentley is written for. The Haynes...
• FW: Bentley's FS
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 23:00:13 -0400
  ...Bentley's FS > > > Bentley's Official Factory Repair Manual Volkswagen Vanagon, Including > Diesel, Syncro, and Camper 1980 thru 1991. $56.00 shipped in the...
• WTB Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Erik R Simes
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 23:49:27 -0400
  Looking for a used Bentley manual for 87 Westy. E-mail me. Thanks
• Friday: So Ya Think Keeping a Vanagon Alive is Tough?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:57:58 -0700
  ...On my last trip to Alice Lake B.C., spotted a few old Bentleys in Squamish. Had a short chat with one English fellow...
• Re: online Bentley - here it is
  Historical mailing list - Claudio Cella
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 11:21:56 -0700
  ...online Bentley - here it is > apologies if it has been posted already, but here is a site with > bentley manual (in English) for listmember...
• Re: Syncro clutch slave Bentley wrong page 30.8 ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:49:52 -0800
  The Bentley shows the early type of clutch hydraulics. Later 2wd and Syncro had the clear plastic fluid lines rather than the metal combined...
• bentley cds
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 17:54:12 -0700
  Hi- It seems I may have misspoken to a few of you who asked if the cds that baumtools told me about were Bentley...
• Bentley manual for sale?
  Historical mailing list - khgo50
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 17:00:35 -0400
  Hi folks Anyone wants to sell his Bentley 82-91 manual? Khalad Goheer
• Re: Bentley scan
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 14:58:44 -0600
  ...I had the Bentley CD. Of course, I have a printed copy, as would anyone after trying to use the CD.... Anyway, I had...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 10:21:06 -0800
  ...Microfiche or Bentley (paper) > So -- any thoughts on whether this would be significantly better than > a paper Bentley? I'd normally prefer a paper...
• Correction: WTB: A3 Jetta Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 15:10:03 -0700
  ...Now I need two Bentleys. Before I > send my money to Amazon or ebay, does anyone here have an A2 ('93-'99) > Jetta Bentley...
• ?Any Other Sites Like vwpix.org?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 04:18:41 EDT
  I was going to direct someone who does not have a Bentley to the website, www.vwpix.org. Unfortunately, the kind German soul who...
• FS: Bentley and Haynes Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Mark E. Rissman
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 07:38:41 -0800
  Bentley for all Vanagons Haynes for Air-Cooled Vanagons Originally $100, Sell $60
• Bentley FS
  Historical mailing list - Jim Snyder
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 17:44:23 -0400
  Like new Bentley for sale covers 1980 through 1991 Vanagon opened maybe twice $55 includes shipping
• Bentley Manuals (different topic)
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:28:59 -0800
  Seeing all the "Bentley" posts reminded me that I wanted to tell you all about a recent mailing that I received from Robert Bentley...
• Bentley manual search
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 12:13:49 -0400
  Hi List foks, I have a 85 Bentley but once I get my van back from Denis some systems will be of the 86...
• Bentley manual costs
  Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
  Wed, 06 Dec 1995 21:22:29 EST
  Hey all, I've been seeing on this list that the Bentley books for the VW Vanagons and Westys (1980 and up) are around...
• early Westy fridge relay location
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 21:25:26 -0700
  ...This is another of the many minor failings of the Bentley wiring diagrams. The Vanagon Bentley has only one wiring diagram listed for "Camper...
• spark plugs
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Mon, 31 Oct 94 09:30:48 CST
  this is the info i dug up a while ago, from the bentley book and from asking the guys down at the flaps to...
• Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:15:07 -0800
  ...Microfiche or Bentley (paper) > >The Microfiche and ETKA only show parts and part numbers. No "How to" >info at all. The Bentley is a...
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:46:09 -0700
  ...Bentley Wanted > > >> Anyone with a Bentley FS for the 91GL? Having trouble finding one and >> tired >> of asking alot of stupid questions. Thanks. >> >> -- >> Michael...
• Bentley on DVD
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 10:05:46 -0700
  ...While perusing the Bentley site I found one listed with a "notify me" box, so I filled it out. Maybe if enough of us...
• Bentley vs. Haynes
  Historical mailing list - Gregory W. Baskin
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 09:43:17 -0700
  ...But reading the list, I keep reading about Bentley. I won't be doing major repairs myself, but medium-level repairs will be fine...
• Re: Bentley manuals and sainthood
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Jan 1997 10:25:20
  ...None of us are saints, but $68 >for a Bentley manual does not qualify him as one either. Just to correct a factual error...
• Used Bentley Manual - SOLD
  Historical mailing list - Sidote, David [PRI]
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 15:26:10 -0400
  Thanks for all the replies on the Bentley for sale. I just sold it. Cheers, Dave
• Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitney
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:36:02 EDT
  HEY anyone got a used Bentley Manual for a 1987 Vanagon, GL? Good shape. Mark Whitney 1987 Vanagon GL
• Re: Bentley Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:17:39 -0700
  hi.........lol..........not being insulting,................just funnin' - but you might still be asking questiosn AFTER you own a copy of the Bentley Vanagon book...
• Bentley CD manual
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:05:11 -0700
  I hadn't used the CD version of the Bentley Vanagon manual for a while and when I tried, it didn't work. A...
• F/S Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 08:26:03 -0400
  Almost new Bentley manual for sale. $40-includes shipping within the continental US. John P. Plano, TX
• 1980-1991 Bentley Manual Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brian Waz
  Mon, 12 Mar 2001 21:34:40 -0800
  Anyone with a 1980-1991 Bentley manual for sale? Thanks b_waz@hotmail.com [text/html]
• Re: ?Any Other Sites Like vwpix.org?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 06:14:43 -0600
  ...Unfortunately, the kind German soul who, it appeared, had > spent > much of his life scanning the Bentley and posting it, has closed his site...
• Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web revenue to tsunami relief through Jan 10!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 10:07:46 -0700
  ...http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=vft3 What's the format? ETKA? PDF? Anyone know? -- Gnarlie Entity Agent99 spoke thus: > VERY IMPORTANT!!! > > Buy...
• Bentley Vanagon CD
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Mon, 24 May 2004 12:36:42 +0200
  Hi A question about the BEntley Vanagon CD - I see that it is out of print. VW Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual 1980-1991...
• What is "Volkswagen Vanagon: 1980-1991 Official Factory Microfiche Archived on CD-ROM"?
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 07:13:05 -0400
  At the Bentley site <http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=VFT3> there is a cd listed as Volkswagen Vanagon: 1980-1991 Official Factory...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 11:26:03 -0600 (MDT)
  ...I am looking for a good source (ie name, phone or address) of a place > to pick up a copy of the Bentley manual...
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 22:39:52 -0700
  I'm interested in buying a used Bentley manual if anyone has one to spare. Jeanne Maly 87 Syncro Westie
• Re: Bentley manual costs
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 13:56:36 -0500 (EST)
  Hi Sean et al I just ordered my '68-'79 book, direct from Bentley, for $34.95 + $4.95 shipping. When I got my...
• Re: Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:20:03 -0500
  ...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: Water Tank probe leads
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:50:22 -0700
  The tank level and under sink wiring diagram is in Bentley. Note: You either need the '85 edition (VV85) or the current edition*. The...
• Re: Bentley for the Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 15:56:31 -0700
  What year EV? Looks like Bentley splits up the years for their manuals: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=VV99. My .02: Get...
• Re: Friday: So Ya Think Keeping a Vanagon Alive is Tough?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 14:19:33 -0400
  ...Had a short chat with one English fellow about his '30 > something Bentley. Found out these people had come from all over the > world...
• Bentley Manual; Thumbs down
  Historical mailing list - Lund
  Sun, 1 Dec 1996 22:44:49 -0800 (PST)
  ...My $65.00 Bentley manual leaves a lot to be desired for the shade tree mechanic. I wish someone would revise it. My 68...
• Bentley, where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Shepard, Scott
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 14:28:32 -0700
  So where does one get this Bentley manual I hear so much about (for a decent price)? Thanks all. Scott
• FS: Vanagon Bentley repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jan 2000 14:08:47 EST
  for sale Bentley factory repair manual covers all vanagons '80-'91. excellent cond. p-mail me if interested chris
• Vanagons - Official Repair Microfiche & Bentley book
  Historical mailing list - shawn luft
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 00:10:44 -0400
  Is the same information contained in the Official Vanagon Repair Microfiche as in the Bentley Vanagon book? - shawn .
• Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 22:23:27 -0400
  Volks, Anyone know where to acquire the Bentley 80-91 Manual on CD??? Thanks in advance, Doug '85 Westy
• Re: Bentley Publishing handled defective book problem
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 06:47:58 -0600
  Marshall described how responsible and responsive Tom Bowning, the Bentley Sales Manager had been in dealing with his defective Bentley Manual. Then Marshall went...
• FS & Wanted: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Mon, 11 Mar 1996 12:37:39 PDT
  I'm hoping someone near me might have a 80-91 Vanagon Bentley manual they no longer need (haha...) Cheapest I've seen is...
• Re: So much love.......
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 21:51:24 -0500 (EST)
  ...Bentley was published in _1911_ and > > sells for $16.95 ^^^^^^^ ^^^^ > > Wow, I new Bentley's are good, but thats a little scary. :) > > And now...
• Re: timing belt / need for Bentley if you don't turn wrenches
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 16:15:55 -0400
  Sam, you spake: << Well, I'll admit that I probably will never use any of my 3 Bentley manuals to tackle the transmission, but...
• Re: Biting the (Bentley) Bullet
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 15:50:53 -0400
  ...It was published as an official VW Vanagon service manual, not called a "Bentley" per se. It just covers the air-cooled's and...
• Re: timing belt / need for Bentley if you don't turn wrenches
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Sat, 26 Jun 2004 14:20:15 -0400
  Well, I'll admit that I probably will never use any of my 3 Bentley manuals to tackle the transmission, but it might be...
• wanted: USED Bentley for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 23:09:01 EST
  wanted: USED Bentley repair manual for vanagon. must cover '84 model year. this is for a friend of mine. chris