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• Blaupunkt Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Anderson
  Thu, 27 Mar 97 18:02:19 -0700
  ...Was there a separate manual for the radio and, if so, are there copies of that manual available anywhere? I've already E-Mailed...
• need owners manual for 82 diesel westy
  Historical mailing list - gatorxray
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 21:55:40 -0700
  Does anyone have the two manuals that come with the 82 diesel Westy? I am looking for both the vehicle and the camper owners...
• RE: A Manual Question/Haynes+H2O?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 08:20:33 -0700
  ...There was no manual listed. I really like the Haynes manuals because they offer a different point of view than the factory manuals (Bentley...
• Re: auto -> manual?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:43:25 -0700
  on most vehicles it is relatively easy to convert from manual to auto in relation to converting from auto to manual. after looking at...
• Owner's Manual for '84 Wulfsburg Edition Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 23:49:37 -0700
  Does anyone on the list know where I might find an Owner's (or Operator's) Manual for an '84 Wulfburg Edition Vanagon? I...
• Vanagon: auto to manual
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Potts
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 21:37:18 -0400 (EDT)
  Assuming I had a manual '86 vanagon with good tranny, clutch and all linkages for parts... Could I convert an '87 automatic vanagon to...
• FS: '85 vanagon owners manual & packet
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 11:12:44 EDT
  FS: '85 vanagon owners manual packet.. includes owners manual, warrantly booklet and maintenance booklet.. nice shape.. not ripped, waterlogged or mouse eaten like most...
• Re: Repair manual.
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Wed, 25 Mar 1998 09:39:54 -0800
  The bentley book is the factory repair manual JC witney sells it for 69.00 + S&H VW Dealer 84.00 + Tax But what...
• Re: friday- How Haynes manuals are written
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 7 Apr 2007 17:59:09 -0700
  > Haynes manuals are written by a pair of authors, and take between 20 > and 30 man-weeks. I would like to have ten minutes...
• Re: Dometic 182B Service Manual
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:40:20 -0400
  re, Dometic manual: http://tinyurl.com/y8a2uh First I came to using Google. It's an earlier model, though, and has a manual piezio...
• 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...
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:33:10 EDT
  Most Vanagon manuals incorrectly state the final drive ratio for the syncro transmission. The manuals state that the final drive ratio is 5.43...
• Re: Westie Manuals - ?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 14:21:22 -0500
  ...The Westy manuals pretty much just show you how to fold out the bed, use the icebox, etc. The parts manual would show exploded...
• Scanned 1984 manuals available
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Tue, 2 Mar 1999 10:22:49 -0500
  I have the 1984 Vanagon owners manual scanned in as JPEGs. The whole manual total is 8.3MB. If anyone wants a copy let...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 20:57:13 -0700
  ISBN 1 85960 452 8 Haynes VW Transporter Service and Repair Manual Models covered-rear-mounted water-cooled petrol engines 1913cc & 2109cc gerry -----Original...
• Re: 87 westy vanagon owners manual
  Historical mailing list - (Donna Cassano)
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 00:45:34 -0400
  ...It came with the westy owners manual but > the vanagon manual is missing. I would like to know if > there is an online source...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - walt spak
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 17:24:14 -0500
  ...Haynes Manual > I do have a Bentley Manual but I was not aware of another manual covering > vanagons. Where can I get the Haynes...
• friday- How Haynes manuals are written
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 23:02:50 -0700
  Went looking for a Haynes manual and found this, which is one of the most interesting answerers to an unasked question that I've...
• Re: Bentley manual costs
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 7 Dec 1995 22:33:06 -0600 (CST)
  Barrett Enterprises in Azusa, CA (818-967-5171) lists decent prices for Bentley manuals. $26.95 for the 66-69 and 70-79 Beetle...
• A Reasonably Priced Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Johnson, Darrell
  Wed, 1 Sep 1999 17:18:44 -0700
  Here I sit with my "new" '90 Vanagon Carat and I want a manual to keep this fine beast running. Besides the $70+ VW...
• Re: Westy Manuals - '60 out there?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 12:20:57 PST
  I know this is a long shot, but since everyone's hot for manuals, I've gotten hot also. I will pay ooodles for...
• manuals
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:20:22 -0700
  I have a Bentley Manual for 80-83 air cooled vanagons, including campers and diesels. I have an 84 GL Wolfsburg and I would...
• FS Weber Carb manuals
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 13:42:11 -0700
  I have 2 carb manuals and some printouts that I'll sell CHEAP, but plus shipping from Halifax, Nova Scotia B3M 1P5 One is...
• Syncro Owner's Manual/Shop Manual
  Historical mailing list - "by way of Ron Lussier "
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 18:10:39 -0700
  ...Also, can anyone recommend a shop manual - and tell me where to find it?
• Re: auto tranny vs. manual/1
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 00:28:59 -0500
  >Is the Bently manual a good enough "how to" for the first time auto trans >rebuilder? > >Any other manuals recommended for 1st time auto...
• Re: Forget the Haynes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:26:06 -0800
  ...The later Bentley manuals (1980's onward) are copies of the official VW Service Department manuals. These manuals assume that the reader has the...
• Manual or Automatic? Which is the One True Tranny...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Osborn
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 07:51:21 EST
  ...Can anyone offer evidence of performance/torque differences between the manual and the automatic? I have had a manual 90 gl for two years...
• Re: mission accomplished!
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 23:45:13 -0500 (EST)
  On Mon, 3 Feb 1997 RGOLEN@umassd.edu wrote: > First off, Congrats! Ditto... > The EV manual, or at least the one that came with...
• 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: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 13:19:33 -0700
  >Manual steering is FAR easier than power steering with the belt removed. >It's not just that the manual steering setup has a bigger...
• Re: 1964 micro manual!
  Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
  Sun, 22 Jan 95 18:52:40 EST
  Ric, Do you have a blue covered manual? Mine is blue and was printed in late 1963. It is not the manual which came...
• Manual Transmission Operation
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:36:57 -0500
  I found a very good demo of manual transmission operation showing the syncro rings and how they function - something I never knew before - plus...
• Re: Bus/Vanagon Literature Database...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Feb 1995 11:25:14 -0400 (EDT)
  ...VWUS EuroVan repair manual set I have most of the manual set - donated by local VW dealer. Russek T4 Pocket Repair Manual >From the...
• Need Westfalia Camper manual
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Fri, 6 Sep 2002 15:18:46 -0700
  ...finally broke down and bought an '82 Westy! I though the supplemental camper manual was in the car but it turns out it was...
• Re: Engine Rebuilding Questions
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 4 May 2000 14:21:56 +0200
  ...Can I learn enough by studying an air cooled manual to do a > watercooled 1.9 L engine? It depends what air cooled manual...
• Auto conversion to Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Ron LK Johnson
  Fri, 18 May 2007 09:45:04 -0700
  ...I am asking because manual Multi Vans are in short supply. I will probably simply go with an Auto, though prefer Manual. I understand...
• Haynes Manual for Wasserboxers - Group Purchase?
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 12:56:49 -0800
  Below is a message from Sam Bateman regarding the new Haynes repair manual for the wasserboxer (UK version). Sam seems quite pleased with his...
• Friday poem/f
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 08:24:25 -0700 (PDT)
  The Manual of Bentley (with more abject apologies to dead poets, this week W. Stevens) Call the raiser of large cars, The industrial one...
• Ooh, Ooh, manual!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 17:28:44 -0500
  ...Some of you have turned to talk of swapping manuals and I'm interested in getting an owner's manual for my '74 type...
• Re: Manual for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:33:33 -0400
  On Sun, 14 Sep 1997, Scott McDonell wrote: > Greetings, > > I have an '86 Syncro that has the default 1986 Vanagon owner's manual. > In...
• Re: Bentley Manual vs CDs?
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 22:22:32 -0400
  I have both the CD and manual. Go with the manual. Joel -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On...
• Re: Need '87 GL Owners Manual
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 08:53:26 +0700
  Hi BenT, If you can not find the used '87 manual, try the out-of-print service by following the below link. Happy New...
• Air Conditioning Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 14:50:59 -0500
  Does there exist an Air conditionaing manual specifically for the Vanagons. Something like the Pro Training Manual for the FI systems?? Has anyone got...
• Re: Behr AC manual
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 26 Aug 2008 08:08:39 -0700
  The manual has been found. Rob At 8/26/2008 01:06 AM, Rob wrote: >My '84 has the Behr ac, does anyone know...
• Re: [Re: Carat: Manual vs Automatic]
  Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 23:26:40 MST
  ...I have a manual '81 Jetta that I actually enjoy driving (and shifting). The three advantages of the manual transmission: long life, more fuel...
• protraining manual
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 12:45:51 -0500
  Hi Volks, The protraining manuals are back on line. Many thanks to listee Brian Cirulnick from NY, NY for hosting the images. Also a...
• BENTLEY VANAGON MANUAL FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss
  Sun, 6 May 2001 22:20:17 -0700
  The Green Bentley Manual for Vanagons. Very good condition. Covers 1980 to 1987. 48 bucks, U. S. plus shipping - 10 dollars max. Plus 8...
• Eberspacher BA-6 Auxilliary gas Heater REPAIR manual?????
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 14:23:37 -0800
  My mechanic is looking for the tech manual for the Aux (under the van) Heater. This is for a 1984 Canadian GAS 1.9L...
• Haynes Repair Manual, 82-91 Vanagon Water Cooled - Any good for a newbie?
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 3 Dec 2005 17:55:17 -0500
  Just wondering what Manuals you recommended for a newbie for an 88 Vanagon? I know the manual that comes with the van is basic...
• Re: Normal mpg?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:33:37 -0700
  ...18 185R14, 650ft elevation 84 n/a 1.9 manual stuart jeff 20 stock 14'' wheels 84 GL 1.9 manual Jake de Villiers...
• Westy manual online
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 11:16:52 -0700
  I have seen a lot of posts in the last few days about Westy manuals. I just remembered that Go Westy has one on...
• switching from manual to automatic
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 15:21:17 -0700
  There are some things I really enjoy about having a manual, but after owning both I've got to say I prefer an automatic...
• Re: VW Factory Manual.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 14:09:30 -0700
  My original inquiry into the difference between the Official Factory Repair Manual, and the Official Service Manual (both by Bentley) never was answered. These...
• Re: 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 18:53:12 -0400
  Are you talking about a Bentley manual? Tomorrow is Friday... > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf > Of...
• Re: Your thoughts on auto transmission
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 10:23:55 -0600
  While I drive with a manual tranny, everything I have ever read on The List says the auto tranny is stronger, more reliable that...
• Re: Convert from auto to manual - possible?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 18:36:40 EDT
  ...Has anyone > done this on a Vanagon? what for? the automatics are more reliable than the manuals. all the manual tranny vanagons have the...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 21:05:44 -0800
  ...I have a Haynes manual I am using for the resto. I just like having the owners manual for personal, albeit silly, reasons. Thanks...
• Vanagon repair manuals-How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 1996 21:02:15 -0500 (CDT)
  Are there any other Vanagon repair manuals than just the Bentley manual? Did Haynes ever publish one? Has anyone every spent the $85 (per...
• Automatic to manual conversion...
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 11:27:31 -0500
  ...he as a complete 82 manual trany second bus.... he wants to go manual!!! Any one did it? any advice? i don't see...
• Re: Vanagon Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sun, 21 Nov 1999 21:17:19 -0800
  ...The Bentley manual seems to be a compilation and summary of the "real" VW shop manual and assumes you're a qualified VW mechanic...