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• FS-Bentley's Shop manual
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:58:14 EDT
  I ended up with an extra Bentley's Vanagon shop manual, covers 80-84, air cooled and watercooled (digijet FI not the later digifant...
• Bentley manuals in Canada - cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 24 Mar 2000 10:18:45 -0700
  Anyone looking for a cheap Vanagon Bentley manual in Canada should check www.indigo.ca - $99.80 including tax and shipping. The ones they...
• RE: Bentley, where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Czerniak
  Sun, 21 Jul 96 17:36:47 UT
  ...Bentley, where to get? So where does one get this Bentley manual I hear so much about (for a decent price)? Thanks all. Scott
• Bentley manual for '63-'67 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 07:35:20 +0200
  ...Richard I just picked up an original shop manual ( I assume this is what the Bentley series is based on). I found this along...
• Cheap Bentleys!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jul 1995 11:24:38 -0400
  Cheap Bentleys!!! Cheap Bentleys!!! Cheap Bentleys!!! The manuals, not the cars, Berry! ;-) I have found what has got to be the lowest prices on...
• Re: 80/81 Factory Manual
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 11:26:18 -0700
  ...Manual > Fellow Listee's > > Ever see the VW of America Factory Repair Manual for 80/81 Vanagon? It's > identical to the Bentley, except...
• vanagon manuals opinions wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 12:32:29 EDT
  hi- so which manuals are the bestt? the factory manual, or bentleys? like to know before i buy
• Re: in search of instrument cluster circuit diagram
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 05:23:01 -0400
  ...There is no mention of it in the owner's manual, and the Bentley Manual does not have it shown on the instrument cluster...
• fs awning & bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Barthlow
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 08:37:46 -0400
  ...Bentley manual for '80 to '89 Vanagon. $40. Please respond by direct e-mail. Kelly Barthlow McConnelsville, OH
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 14:40:40 -0500
  > i own a bookstore in salt lake city and i'm inquiring whether there are > enough members who would like Bentley Manuals @ 25% off...
• Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:00:16 -0500
  ...Would these be the same as the paper Bentley repair manuals, or more complete, or what? http://www.vw.ddsltd.com/news/vwfichecd.htm...
• Re: Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Beth Young
  Thu, 7 Nov 1996 22:05:11 -0800 (PST)
  I now have the Haynes, Bentley and Clymer manuals for my '81 Vanagon and I find the Clymer the most generally useful. The Haynes...
• Manuals
  Historical mailing list - JACKSON HARVEY
  28 Dec 95 12:22:11 EST
  ...They want $20 for it A clean 1980-1983 Bentley Vanagon manual $15 A clean Bentley for Type II (went up to 79) $15...
• 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...
• Bentley Response to EV Manual Querry
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Dec 1995 20:26:04 -0400 (EDT)
  I thought you EV'ers would be amused by the following from Bentley regarding the EuroVan manual. Mr. Golen -Terribly sorry about the Eurovan...
• Re: Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:01:16 -0700
  > Anyone know where to acquire the Bentley 80-91 Manual on > CD? Try Amazon, they have the book for $69 with free shipping. <http...
• Difference in Bentley Manuals?
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 10:49:11 -0400
  ...I can consult my other Bentleys 3) It would take up less space as an in-van manual Would it have the same content...
• Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 10:09:00 -0800
  ...I am looking for a good source (ie name, phone or address) of a place to pick up a copy of the Bentley manual...
• 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...
• 80/81 Factory Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 16:58:32 -0500
  Fellow Listee's Ever see the VW of America Factory Repair Manual for 80/81 Vanagon? It's identical to the Bentley, except of...
• 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 07:22:18 -0700
  Hi All, I have an excelent used, 1980-1981 Volkswagen (looks like a Bentley) Vanagon manual that was used at a VW dealership. Its...
• Re: Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:10:47 -0400
  ...Bentley Manual > > > > Where is the best sources for a Bentley Manual for a 1983 1.9l Vanagon? > > Used is acceptable. > > > > > > Alan Gondry > > '83 h2o...
• FS: Haynes and Bentley Manuals for Air-Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark E. Rissman
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 11:49:16 -0800
  I no longer have my Vanagon and need to pass on these "like new" manuals: Bentley for Vanagons Haynes for Air-Cooled Vanagons Located...
• Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 11:23:54 -0700
  hello everyone, i own a bookstore in salt lake city and i'm inquiring whether there are enough members who would like Bentley Manuals...
• Posting Bentley Manual Pics (legal?)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 21:17:58 EST
  I know folks were talking about scanning in the Bentley manual for folks and posting it to a website a little while ago. I...
• Re: Bentley really sucks
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 4 May 1999 08:37:42 -0400
  At 07:47 5/4/99 -0400, Michael Sullivan wrote: >Dear List, > >The Bentley manual for my Audi 200 is THREE TIMES the size...
• 89 Vanagon: need owners manual and Bentley Repair Book
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Tue, 8 May 2001 00:27:46 -0700
  All, Appreciate any leads on an owners manual and Bentley book for a 89 vanagon. (yes I bought the '89 with a wheelchair lift...
• Re: best repair manual?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:20:31 +0200
  ...What manual is the most > popular on this list? Ha, thats easy! The Bentley is the most popular, and it doesnt necesarily mean that...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 May 2001 15:21:19 EDT
  ...Manual and the Official Factory Repair Manual? >> Mark, IIRC Bentley is the publisher of the "Official Service Manual" aka "Official Factory Repair Manual". You...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 14:54:39 -0800 (PST)
  ...I am looking for a good source (ie name, phone or address) of a place > > to pick up a copy of the Bentley manual...
• Re: Bentley manual search
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 10:32:31 -0700
  ...Anyways, Van Cafe sell them ($90) - http://www.van-cafe.com/page_762_29/bentley-repair-manual and you can get the paperback on...
• Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - hugo lerner
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 15:32:45 -0700
  hello everyone, I will be ordering these manuals on wednesday of next week. anyone wanting a Bentley manual at 30% off write me an...
• Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sun, 22 Apr 2012 20:29:06 -0800
  I have a 1980 - 1985 model Bentley manual that is up for grabs to anyone that needs it. It was given to me and...
• Re: Bentley vs. Haynes
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 17:14:34 -0700
  ...spent $25 on the Haynes Service & Repair Manual. > But reading the list, I keep reading about Bentley. I won't be doing major > repairs...
• Re: AllDataDIY.Com is it worth it for a '86 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 09:33:58 EST
  ...the bentley is the factory manual. best one out there. chris
• FS-Bentley Manual-lower price
  Historical mailing list - The Legacy Farm
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 08:06:38 -0600
  Hi Volks, Well I looked around and saw the prices went down on the Bentley Manuals at a couple of popular vendors..... so..........I...
• 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...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:26:41 -0700
  The biggest problem of Bentley manuals is they don't tell you how things work. They explain very little about troubleshooting tips. The Bentley...
• Re: Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 20:09:40 -0700 (PDT)
  On Wed, 14 Jun 1995, RobertW92@aol.com wrote: > When I bought my 84 Vanagon in 1985 I also bought the Bentley manual which...
• Re: Repair Manual
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 14 May 2003 16:08:04 -0400
  Two options I know of, the official "Bentley" manual, or the British edition of the Haynes manual. Both are available at www.busdepot.com...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:45:51 EST
  ...i'm inquiring > whether there are enough members who would like > Bentley Manuals @ 25% off + shipping. > if this sounds interesting, please email me. i...
• re:A Manual Question
  Historical mailing list
  13 Dec 95 16:09:00 -0600
  msanner@hooked.net(Matt) wondered about Haynes manuals: IMHO I think (comparing my Haynes and Bentley for transporter up to 1979) In some respects...
• VW Service Manuals (Bentley): Reduced Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 21:06:29
  About six months ago, I began offering listmembers discount pricing on Bentley manuals, through my part-time parts business. A lot of you have...
• GoWesty aux battery kit?? Bentley manual VS. blue factory repair manual??
  Historical mailing list - Robert Schacherl
  Thu, 17 May 2007 11:42:30 -0700
  ...on this Battery?? and whats the deal between the two manuals, The Bentley (Green) and the Blue factory reapair one. When I bought my...
• 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
• Re: Syncro vs. Bentley and other questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Jun 1998 15:59:57 -0700
  ...The Haynes manual is more of a step by step manual (but still not 100%) and is a good complement to the Bentley. The...
• FS: 80-89 Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:08:16 -0700
  Hi All, I have a well used, but complete 1980-1989 Bentley Vanagon manual that was used at a VW dealership. I would like...
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Alan S Gondry
  Wed, 25 Oct 2000 07:49:08 -0700
  Where is the best sources for a Bentley Manual for a 1983 1.9l Vanagon? Used is acceptable. Alan Gondry '83 h2o vanagon Vancouver...
• Re: Biting the (Bentley) Bullet
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 17:52:04 EDT
  I own some 30+ manuals. The Bentley is not the most or least helpful. It's just OK. I like the Clymers best. I...
• Bentley????
  Historical mailing list - bill
  Wed, 09 Apr 1997 15:05:24 -0700
  ...Is this the Bentley manual everyone talks about? It doesn't say Bentley on it anywhere that I can see. Thanks, Bill ---------------------------------------------------------- Remember, it...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 01:27:09 EDT
  Terrence, I have a collection of Bentley;s myself. The one used for Vanagons does say that it is the "Official Factory Repair Manual...
• Re: '83 to '88 workshop manual on CD
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:22:18 -0500
  ...1988-VOLKSWAGEN-VANAGON-WORKSHOP-REPAIR-MANUAL_W0QQitemZ320160600246QQihZ011QQcategoryZ34234QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > Does it cover anything not in the Bentley or Haynes manuals? if it's the Alldata or...
• Re: NVC - Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:32:51 -0700
  ...Link to hardcover Bentley manual: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=BENTLEYVV91 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
• FS: 1986 Owners Manual
  Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
  Tue, 2 Sep 2003 13:26:42 -0700
  I have an extra manual for the 86 Vanagon & Transporter: http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=RV86 <http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm...
• Re: what is the resistance?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 23 Jul 2006 07:33:51 -0700
  >I don't have a Bentley yet. > Until you get your own Bentley, a scan of the manual in pdf format is available here...
• Re: Are New Bentley's "Knock Offs"?
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 19:32:01 -0700
  ...Marshall Ruskin's Bentley manual question: The pages you list include 15 on diesels as well as 46 for waterboxers, including Digijet 1983, 1984...
• Re: Free: Bentley 87-89 VW Fox Service Manual
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Sat, 2 Jul 2016 22:57:09 -0700
  Neil, It was recommended that I get a Bentley manual for my 1989 Vanagon. Does yours cover this car? If so I'd love...
• Bentley vs. Haynes Manual (Was: Haynes Manual for Vanagon available from UK)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 2 Jun 2006 23:46:22 -0400
  ...it from the UK. > I believe the Bentley was intended to be a mechanic's shop > manual. In that case knowledge of most basic...
• Bentley Manual for '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karena Prater
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:23:59 -0700
  Hi all, I'm looking for a Bentley manual for our newly purchased '86 Westy -- anyone know anything about the Van-Cafe? They seem...
• 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