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  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:43:12 -0500
    ...on CD-ROM the repair manuals that were >> > originally produced on microfiche. Would these be the same as the >> > paper Bentley repair manuals, or...
  • ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 25 Mar 2001 11:24:54 EST
    ...they include all the vw/audi dealer microfiche from way back to present, so all the vanagon stuff is on there, part numbers, pics...
  • Re: Need Help with Syncro 5-speed Shifter Bushings
    Historical mailing list - John Patton
    Fri, 15 Mar 2002 15:49:08 +0000
    Hi Ken, They are not in the microfiche either. They are shown and bear the #16 but the listing jumps from 13 to 18...
  • Re: Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
    Historical mailing list - Racer X
    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 10:42:02 +0000
    Im not sure on this one, but I seem to remember years ago using the microfiche in high school or college or somewhere, but...
  • 80 Vanagon microfiche available
    Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
    Tue, 10 Jun 1997 23:17:30 -0700
    Hey, in going through one of my stacks recently I rediscovered the fiche I got from Joel when I first acquired the Vanagon. I...
  • Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:15:18 -0800
    ...It is part #11 on the microfiche from the VW dealer. They wouldn't give out the VW part #. Anyone got one they want...
  • Errors on Microfiche (Not having such good luck with Jim Ellis)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:45:39 -0500
    I'm trying to find two small parts for my 1985 Vanagon and the microfiche at Jim Ellis VW here doesn't seem to...
  • april 2002 release of bentley cd
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 10:24:36 -0800
    ...1980-1991 Official Factory Microfiche Archived on CD-ROM by Volkswagen of America CD-ROM, Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP W42 020 123...
  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 15:39:09 -0800
    ...2007 3:05 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper) > > > One thing a bit odd about this site, is...
  • Curtain track screws
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 08:02:03 -0700
    ...They are not available from any of the major fastner supply houses here in Phoenix, and are not listed on VW's microfiche. Thanks...
  • Re: Removing Rear Springplate (Spring Plate Colors)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 03:45:36 -0400
    ...Heavy Duty Bars, normally installed on Ambulances and most Commercial Models are Green as per Factory Microfiche. Green bars are very difficult to locate...
  • Re: Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
    Historical mailing list - Captain
    Fri, 24 May 96 21:13 EST
    ...one? Has anyone every spent the $85 (per model) >for the microfiche that VWoA sells? What do the dealers use? > For my bubble window...
  • Re: Water tank cap
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 May 1997 16:07:15 -0400 (EDT)
    >Nonsense! >Ask the parts person to pullup the microfiche on the tank. The cap is a >separate part and number. I have ordered several...
  • Re: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:31:48 -0700
    ...The CD is "Official Factory Microfiche..." and is currently unavailable. This is not exactly the same as the repair manual. They will use eBahan...
  • P/N 021 906 031?
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 20:55:49 -0600
    ...What is it? Anybody have a clue? No wild guesses please.In which microfiche can I find it? Martin
  • Re: Warning about VW "Factory Microfiche" CD-ROM
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 8 Dec 2007 17:20:28 -0800
    ...ago I was asking if anyone was familiar with the "Factory > Microfiche" repair information that is being advertised on this site: > > http://www.vw...
  • Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 22:27:55 EST
    In a message dated 2/22/02 9:16:24 PM, res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET writes: << Unfortunately EKTA leaves us Mac users out, and I...
  • Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jul 1996 14:26:30 -0400
    ...Went back thru my archive of ancient microfiche's and printed factory catalogs to see if there had been a "division" of part numbers...
  • Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:42:08 -0500
    Andrew, I would try contacting VW of South Africa directly and asking them for old microfiche that they don't use any more. I...
  • Diff lock dust covers
    Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 17:32:06 +0100
    ...Bently manual but I could not see it on the parts microfiche. I have just gone to a lot of trouble freeing mine off...
  • 74 Westie-Auxiliary Power Wirng diagram needed
    Historical mailing list - Easton Trevor
    Wed, 29 May 96 09:53:00 DST
    ...and fridge? The owners manual has nothing and the local dealers microfiche has a nice perspective picture of all the components and their locations...
  • Re: More New Owner questions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Apr 95 11:08:07 EDT
    ...As I've said, these are available for nothing $10-$20 on microfiche if you are lucky enough to beg borrow or steal a...
  • Re: Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 01:39:33 +0200
    ...Syncro 112i Derek Drew wrote: > I spent some time in my microfiche this vacation and I noticed about the > 16" version that not only...
  • Re: Micro Fiche reader
    Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 11:11:04 -0500
    ...I too am dealing with the problem of the unusual microfiche format used by VW, Audi, Porsche for their parts microfiche. Interestingly, my Porsche...
  • Re: cd, microfiche, part book
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Arnfeld
    Thu, 9 Apr 1998 16:07:33 -0700
    ...I call my local VW dealer mention the page and part number and like magic he has it on microfiche with a price. I...
  • Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
    Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
    Sun, 25 Mar 2001 12:21:02 -0500
    ...they include all the vw/audi dealer microfiche from way > back to > present, so all the vanagon stuff is on there, part numbers, pics...
  • Re: Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:06:55 -0700
    ...The part IS on the VW microfiche, and the damned piece of plastic is around $20. HD price = 2.25 or so. Jut take...
  • syncro temp sensors
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 14:07:30 -0400
    ...I see pictures of them in my microfiche but there are no part numbers that I can find that correspond to them. They are...
  • Looking for a couple'a parts
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 1 Apr 2000 21:22:42 -0500
    ...Where's that on-line microfiche? I'm also looking for the control knob for the right stove burner . . . Thanks y'all, Marc Perdue
  • Fw: Breakdown on the side of the door
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:45:26 -0800
    ...The Bentley > manual does not cover this; the dealer wants nearly $300 for a new mirror > and his microfiche shows no detail of the...
  • Re: Getting parts numbers (& rumor of dealer parts departments)
    Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
    Wed, 15 Mar 2000 13:27:57 EST
    Coby, Pacific VW/Audi/Porsche (formerly Vasek Polak) in Hermosa Beach CA moved from microfiche to an EPC (electronic parts catalog) a couple of...
  • Re: VW vin numbers
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 23 Oct 2006 16:38:44 -0700
    ...This info does appear in the factory microfiche. For VW models, the best I've used is the fiche or ETKA. In ETKA, go...
  • Vanagon Power loss Misfiring or Hesitation testing
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 26 Jun 2001 22:29:33 -0800
    ...Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining manual pages 19-21. Deceleration fuel Cut-off Refer to microfiche or Digifant I & II ProTraining...
  • Re: Telemetry (was Re: Coolant pressure test... video.)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:38:58 -0800
    ...The following applies IN ADDITION to tests listed in the Service Microfiche. . * refer to appropriate wiring diagram * disconnect coolant level sensor electrical connector * check...
  • Re: looking for jump seat hardware
    Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
    Mon, 22 Mar 1999 08:19:16 -0500
    ...If your parts guy won't let you see the microfiche for some reason p-mail me and I'll try to dig them...
  • ETKA CD
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Wed, 6 Dec 2000 08:43:13 -0800
    ...Just like having the complete set of microfiches for all the vehicles except you can search and print much faster. But I'm not...
  • 1.9L long blocks
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 23:08:21 -0400
    ...Who has gotten a 1.9L long block recently? Who was the rebuilder? I have a Haynes, and a microfiche copy of Bentley. What...
  • Re: � � � Re: Parts Book?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Tue, 12 Apr 2005 23:13:51 EDT
    ...The old microfiches are also still around, but the indexing feature of the forbidden ETKA makes it quite useful. Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader (long)
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:24:45 -0800
    > Actually, the $40 would cover each *fiche*, but it is moot, since according > to Michael Sullivan, drum scanners don't work on microfiche. Guess...
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader (long)
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 14:17:40 -0800
    Actually, the $40 would cover each *fiche*, but it is moot, since according to Michael Sullivan, drum scanners don't work on microfiche. Guess...
  • Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:55:40 -0600
    Andrew Grebneff wrote: > > > Thay're not in .pdf format, which is why us upmarket Macusers can't > open them. I someone converted them to...
  • '85 coolant manifold
    Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
    Thu, 11 Mar 1999 13:07:59 -0500
    ...I don't have the '83-85 microfiche and havn't found it on any vender website pictures. If anyone has this part number...
  • Re: Microfice url
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Mon, 31 Jan 2000 07:28:47 -0800
    Those are not copies from microfiche. The diagrams were scanned from a parts book that was available from VW in print format. Bj�rn...
  • Re:VW AG Microfiches>>>CDrom
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Tue, 02 Jan 1996 18:51:50 -0800
    Greg wrote: > Thanks buddy. So, anyway, my local dealer has at very least *some* > stuff in *some* format. Wow, sure would like to have...
  • Re: Syncro Suspension
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Tue, 9 Jun 1998 09:27:13 -0800
    ...I > think we have CVs in size 90 but there is a 100 size in the european > microfiche I have so I'd be...
  • door handle part number
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 18:09:36 -0400
    ...I too had a terrible time trying to find a similar piece (the foam gasket), because the pictures on parts dep't microfiches are...
  • little bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
    Mon, 29 Nov 1999 16:42:28 -0500
    ...He couldn't find it on his microfiche machine. The bulb in question has a hexagonal (or pentagonal) plastic base that fits into a...
  • Re: Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 May 1996 13:34:09 -0400
    ...one? Has anyone every spent the $85 (per model) >>for the microfiche that VWoA sells? What do the dealers use? >> > >For my bubble window...
  • Re: VW ETKA cd
    Historical mailing list - Vic Ahmed
    Sat, 20 May 2000 12:55:10 EDT
    ...this would be infinitely more helpful to me than my old microfiche......... I would be more than happy to pay you for your time...
  • Re: On the essential utility of the Bentley
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 1 Jul 2001 08:04:23 -0700
    ...On the essential utility of the Bentley > Stan, > > I once had my hands on the Porsche 912E manial and the parts microfiche. > Seems very...
  • Re: Anyone with a Remote Control Lock?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:46:39 -0800
    ...It is part #11 on the > microfiche from the VW dealer. They wouldn't give out > the VW part #. > > Anyone got one they want...
  • Re: Micro Fiche Reader - parts catalogue
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 21:19:57 -0800
    ...These catalogues contain all microfiches in printed version and can be viewed with plain eyesight (some of us may need glasses). They have all...
  • Re: Parts Book?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Wed, 13 Apr 2005 09:23:29 -0700
    ...The old microfiches are also still around, but the indexing > feature of the forbidden ETKA makes it quite useful. > > Frank Grunthaner
  • Re: Curtain track screws
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 19:33:46 -0800
    ...They are > not available from any of the major fastner supply houses > here in Phoenix, and are not listed on VW's > microfiche. Thanks...
  • Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Sat, 20 Feb 1999 11:29:58 -0600
    Since I have, WE have one genuine dealer Vanagon Microfiche. It has about 102 pages of wonderful exploded views and part numbers that could...
  • Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 00:53:31 -0400
    ...64 made in December of 1963 was VIN 1222500, but VW of course gives no engine number in the books or the microfiche film).
  • Re: april 2002 release of bentley cd
    Historical mailing list - Arlen
    Thu, 14 Mar 2002 05:41:06 -0800
    ...1980-1991 > Official Factory Microfiche Archived on CD-ROM > > by Volkswagen of America > CD-ROM, Windows 98/NT/2000/ME/XP > W42 020 123...
  • Re: SDP Says My Front Diff Does Not Exist
    Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
    Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:29:23 -0500
    ...about ready to install > it. > Is there anybody with a European microfiche (mine is rather old and probably > out of date) who can tell...
  • Bosch/VW part specs?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Thu, 11 Mar 1999 20:28:00 -0800
    Is there anyone out there who has access to the microfiche that can look up a part number and send me the specs on...
  • Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Tue, 9 May 1995 21:51:58 -0700 (PDT)
    On Tue, 9 May 1995, Derek Drew wrote: > For some reason, throughout my repair microfiche, my manual urges again and > again something like: > > Do...