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  • Buy the Bentley manual!
    Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
    Thu, 1 Jan 2004 02:22:04 -0500
    ...BUY THE FRIGGIN' BENTLEY MANUAL! I've seen too many people asking questions here that the manual explains very well. Certainly members of the...
  • Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - jon durham
    Sun, 1 Jan 2012 09:17:06 -0600
    does anyone have a relatively cheap source for the Bentley manual 85 Vanagon? -- �The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be...
  • manuals
    Historical mailing list - JACKSON HARVEY
    28 Dec 95 15:50:59 EST
    ...The following manuals have been spoken for: The Bentley Type II The Bentley 80-83 Vanagon The Bentley 80-91 Vanagon I'll ask...
  • How much for a Bentley Manual?
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Thu, 13 Mar 1997 12:55:22 -0500 (EST)
    My local aftermarket VW parts shop is asking CA$107.00 (US$76.00) plus tax for the Bentley Manual for my '91 Westy...
  • Re: Bentley manual (s?)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
    Wed, 27 May 1998 14:33:26 -0400
    Not that I found at Bentleys web site, some have Service and some have Factory Repair, but having seen the manual for the Corrado...
  • RE:EV Bentley manual next summer
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 08 Dec 1995 07:23:22 -0400 (EDT)
    Well, I guess Bentley is up to their usual tricks. When I bought the EV in 2/95, they said..."The EV manual will...
  • A Manual Question
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sanner
    Tue, 12 Dec 1995 23:20:24 -0800
    ...While I was there, some guy was forking over $93 for the Bentley Manual. However, on their manual rack they had the Hayes (Haynes...
  • Re: FS & Wanted: Bentley Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Rainer Heller
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 09:41:38 -0800 (PST)
    ...m hoping someone near me might have a 80-91 Vanagon Bentley manual > they no longer need (haha...) > Cheapest I've seen is $90...
  • bentley manual sold
    Historical mailing list - matthew goike
    Fri, 26 Sep 1997 07:52:47 PDT
    thanks for the replies - the bentley manual i posted yesterday has now been spoken for (several times, actually). matthew (former caretaker of 81 adventurewagen...
  • Bentley Vanagon manual - SOLD!!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 06:09:45 -0800
    ...My post about the Bentley manual generated a huge number of responses. Thanks to all who inquired. Its been sold. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tom Young young@sherlock...
  • Bentley Manual for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
    Mon, 15 Jun 1998 09:53:01 -0700
    Vanagon 1980-1991 Bentley Official Factory Repair Manual Brand new, paid $CDN $100 plus those damn taxes. Sacrifice for $CDN 50 Contact Tony Smith...
  • Re: Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 18 May 2001 00:43:08 EDT
    ...Bentley. >> Well, if you want to get technical, he said "...Official Service Manual and the Official Factory Repair Manual?" It doesn't say anything...
  • Re: Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 08:48:12 -0700
    ...Bentley Manual > Where is the best sources for a Bentley Manual for a 1983 1.9l Vanagon? > Used is acceptable. > > > Alan Gondry > '83 h2o...
  • Bentley Manual Still Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Brian Waz
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 00:25:04 -0800
    Looking for a Bentley manual for my '85 Westy. To those who emailed me earlier, my deal didn't go and I'm still...
  • 71' bus manuals (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 17 Apr 1995 07:40:54 -0500 (CDT)
    ...71' bus manuals good manuals for stock VWs include the classic Idiot manual, the Haynes manual (UK) and the Bentley manuals, which are the...
  • Bentley Manual vs CDs?
    Historical mailing list - Kate Sumbler (ktpupp)
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:33:50 -0400
    ...I've been keeping my eye on eBay for a Bentley Manual and they all seem to sell for over $50 or so. I...
  • Re: 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:07:15 -0700
    This manual is the same as the Bentley, except that it says VW on it. The info inside is the same. I got one...
  • Bentley manual
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Wed, 8 Oct 1997 22:22:02 +0100
    What is the language in the bentley manual? English or German? Anybody heard of Hayes books for the vanagon diesel? Should need books for...
  • Bentley manual on ebay ('80-'89)
    Historical mailing list - JOHNSON,DAVID (HP-Vancouver,ex1)
    Tue, 30 Oct 2001 20:36:22 -0500
    Greetings; I just listed a Bentley manual (1980-1989) on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=597380753 Check...
  • wanted: Bentley manual for WBX
    Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 16:36:31 -0800
    Does anyone have a used Bentley manual they are looking to sell for Vanagon waterboxers? Greg Stelz, 86 Westy __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff...
  • Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
    Wed, 2 Jun 2004 11:38:44 -0700
    The Bentley Manual has all the info you need about oil and coolant...seems it's easier to chime in...instead of doing some...
  • Re: Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Jun 2004 12:40:53 -0500
    ...Jim On Jun 7, 2004, at 12:21 PM, Chuck Reisinger wrote: > Is your "Bentley Manual" your best friend...do you refer to it...
  • Bentley manual / VW Fox for sale (ebay)
    Historical mailing list - David Maurio
    Fri, 23 Jan 2004 14:27:12 +0000
    ...VW Volkswagen Vanagon Bentley Manual Like New Item number: 2455583430 lemme know if you have any questions! David
  • 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...
  • Bentley Vanagon Manual FS
    Historical mailing list - Paul Cronin
    Mon, 1 Dec 1997 12:27:07 PST
    ...1 Bentley Vanagon manual in good used condition. $40+shp Paul C 82 Diesel Westy (?) ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail...
  • Bentley Repair Manual for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Luft
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 14:00:58 -0400
    Hi, I have a brand new Bentley Repair Manual for sale, still in plastic. I am asking for 75$, shipping to U.S.A...
  • Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:28:59 -0500
    ...What you really want to lay your hands on is the tranny section from a RABBIT Bentley manual, the old style and no one...
  • Re: Bentley Manuals
    Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 15:28:02 -0700
    hello again everyone, if i can get more than 15 people ordering somekind of Bentley Manual, I can do 30% off the retail value...
  • 80\81 vw factory manual Trade or sale.
    Historical mailing list - Lee Spear
    Sun, 14 Apr 2002 17:00:14 EDT
    ...I thank its a VW factory, I have the Bentley manual 80\91. Its about the size of the Bentley but only for 80...
  • Re: 80/81 Factory Manual
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Wed, 23 Nov 2005 14:49:37 -0500
    ...I'll have to compare it the Bentley side by side to see if there are more pictures in this manual. Now I'm...
  • Re: FS - CHEAP 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 20:38:23 -0700
    ...80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual > > > > > >> Hi All, > >> > >> I have an excelent used, 1980-1981 Volkswagen > (looks > >> like a Bentley) Vanagon manual that was...
  • Vanagon Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Jun 1995 21:29:29 -0400
    When I bought my 84 Vanagon in 1985 I also bought the Bentley manual which covers 80 through 84. I think it has grown...
  • FS Bentley Manual $7000 ?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Richards
    Tue, 13 May 1997 19:31:27 -0400
    ...way) But I forgot to mention That I am including The Bentley Manual....Maybe this will make a Difference Dave WR3I 97 EVC..86...
  • FS: Bentley Manual - VANAGON
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:41:31 -0700
    ...Repair Manual, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, including air-cooled and water-cooled gasoline engines, diesel engine, and camper. By Robert Bentley. $20...
  • Re: Free Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Alfred Bagdan
    Fri, 26 Nov 1999 16:52:27 -0700
    Hello Mike Yes I do need the Bentley manual. I have the Haynes manual for all the light stuff, but am preparing for the...
  • Re: Bentley or Haynes?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:21:04 EST
    ...This is not solely a problem with the Bentley Vanagon manual but also their other titles I own. At least with the other marques...
  • FS: Vanagon Bentley Repair Manual
    Historical mailing list - Michael Blackburn
    Tue, 28 Feb 2006 17:34:01 -0500
    I have a good condition Bentley Vanagon Official Repair Manual 1980 - 1989 gasoline and diesel, including syncro and camper. The manual looks just like...
  • Bentley & Haynes Service Manuals Available
    Historical mailing list - Uncle Bulgaria
    Mon, 24 Jan 2000 17:16:20 -0700
    VW Vanagon 68 - 79 Official Service Manual (Bentley): http://auctions.yahoo.com/auction/15915436 VW Vanagon 80 - 83 Haynes Owners Workshop Manual: http://auctions...
  • 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...
  • Re: Haynes Repair Manual, 82-91 Vanagon Water Cooled - Any good for a newbie?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 3 Dec 2005 18:31:29 -0700
    "Just wondering what Manuals you recommended for a newbie for an 88 Vanagon?" I have both the Haynes VW Transporter (3452) and Bentley. As...
  • Bentley Manual Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wawzonek
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 15:31:20 -0800
    Looking for the famous green Bentley Manual for my 85 Westy. Doesn't need to be perfect condition. Have one for sale? Drop me...
  • Bentley and Haynes manuals on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Katrina Allison
    Wed, 5 May 2004 08:01:34 -0400
    I have my Bentley and my Haynes repair manuals on ebay. They are in like new condition. Only two days left to the auction...
  • 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 - Tracy Bonin
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:19:45 -0700
    Hi, upon still searching for wiring diagrams for the kitchenette, I was wondering if these are included in the bentley manual. I dont own...
  • 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...
  • Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Hatcher
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 16:02:05 -0400
    ...Posted recently was a used Bentley manual for sale. (I missed getting it by 1 hour). Here's the situation: I'm: A) Short...
  • Bentley Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Angela & Will
    Mon, 18 Dec 1995 00:05:21 -0500
    ...Bentley Manuals '63-'67=$55 '68-'79=$22 LATEST RAGE 1-310-220-1140 Does anyone know the color of the wire for the...
  • Vanagon 84: Water Coolant Reservoir
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 07 Oct 1996 21:48:46 -0700
    ...Also, I'd like to purchase a Bentley manual. Is the Bentley the only one available? Whether Bentley or another manual, where did you...
  • Re: Bentley manual costs
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
    Fri, 8 Dec 1995 19:41:34 -0500 (EST)
    ...5171) lists decent prices for > Bentley manuals. $26.95 for the 66-69 and 70-79 Beetle manuals. $69.95 > for the new reprint...
  • Re: Source for owners manuals?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sun, 18 Apr 2004 08:50:49 -0700
    ...www.bentleypublishers.com/resource.htm?subject=20#t3> Oops... No '83. Jim > According to the mail list file section: Looking for owners manuals for...
  • Re: wanted: used bentley manual
    Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
    Thu, 14 Sep 2000 16:47:51 -0400
    ...used bentley manual > Anyone have a used bentley manual they are willing to sell? i will pay > postage. > > email or call me, > > Andrew Fox...
  • Looking for a Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Midn Dan Arndt
    Fri, 2 May 1997 14:08:30 -0400 (EDT)
    Hey, Does anyone know where I can find a used Bentley Manual for an '87 Vanagon, or where I can buy a new one...
  • F.S. Bentley repair manual
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Jun 1997 13:14:19 -0400 (EDT)
    I have an extra Bentley Vanagon Repair manual for models 80-89, for gas, diesel, and syncro, and camper. Will sell for $50.00...
  • FS Bentley repair manual
    Historical mailing list - Bruce J. Wilbur
    Sat, 27 Jul 2002 14:26:19 -0700
    As a former vanagon owner I have a Bentley repair manual I no longer need. It's in good condition but has some oil...
  • Bentley Manuals (different topic)
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:28:59 -0800
    ...in the formats you need Easy to use No need to learn new software! Bentley Repair Manual Electronic Editions run on PCs and Macs...
  • 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
    > I'll differ on the Haynes manual though. I have the Bentley > and Haynes manual and use both. They serve different > purposes. If you...
  • Re: Haynes Manual
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:05:28 EST
    In a message dated 3/29/00 4:48:39 PM, whayeslip@JUNO.COM writes: << I do have a Bentley Manual but I was...
  • Re: Bentley and Haynes Manuals for sale (sold)
    Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:06:00 -0400
    ...To vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM cc Subject Bentley and Haynes Manuals for sale Nearly new Bentley and brand new (hardcover!) Haynes Covers the 1984...
  • Re: A Manual Question
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 13:55:29 -0800
    ...While I was there, some guy was forking over $93 for the >Bentley Manual. However, on their manual rack they had the Hayes >(Haynes...
  • Bentley for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
    Fri, 3 Apr 1998 17:19:59 +0200
    Hi there, When I looked at AMAZON.COM some time ago for a Bentley manual for my Vanagon I found that this manual was...