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• 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...
• Peter Russek Pocket Mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:30:17 -0800
  I purchased one of these manuals for my 1983 diesel Westy, and would have to place it somewhere between the Haynes and the Bentley...
• Re: online Bentley - here it is
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 11:28:07 -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: Bentley manuals- version page counts
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 13:02:09 -0700
  ...Overall the Bentley stuff for VWs is fantastic compared to other books and even Bentleys for other brands. Mark Jim Arnott wrote: > > In my...
• Re: Bentley cost?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Tue, 13 Jun 1995 10:57:12 -0700 (PDT)
  So Ron Van Ness says: > > > >Bentleys are in no wise "cheaper" versions of Rolls Royces. They are the > .. > > Which just goes to show you...
• 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...
• WTB - A Bentley
  Historical mailing list - icculus
  Fri, 29 Oct 1999 21:26:01 -0700
  List members, Looking for a used Bentley. Please P-Mail if you have a extra for sale. I'm in the Portland,Oregon area...
• bentley manual for 83 vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 21:59:13 EDT
  hi- i just got outbid and browser crashed on eripoffbay again! does anybody have a bentley for a 83 vanagon they would like to...
• Dash removal
  Historical mailing list - John Schaper
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:55:45 -0800
  ...Are there any shortcuts or is the answer to just follow Bentley?
• Bentley on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Sun, 20 May 2007 10:05:41 -0700
  I just listed a Bentley manual on eBay for anyone interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=014&sspagename=S...
• Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web
  Historical mailing list - David Devere
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 10:23:15 -0600
  ...But are saying it's Bentley's formatting software? What if it were in PDF's? Also how is the information on the ETKA...
• Wire Gauge & Bentley & AWG & mm
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 11 Dec 2001 16:20:38 -0400
  ...when I look at a bentley wiring diagram, where does it tell me the Gauge of the wire that is on the diagram? Either...
• Re: Bentley Repair Manual on CD?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Tue, 14 Oct 2003 16:40:04 -0700
  ...Bentley Repair Manual on CD? > > Anyone know where to acquire the Bentley 80-91 Manual on > > CD? > > > Try Amazon, they have the book for...
• Re: FS & Wanted: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Rainer Heller
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 09:41:38 -0800 (PST)
  The price for a new Bentley sounds about right. Went to several places here in Seattle and prices were around 80 something dollars (American...
• 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 Manual
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 27 Nov 1999 18:56:31 -0800
  Awww, why don't you just send it back to Bentley and ask them to scan it, put it on CD (in .pdf w...
• WTB- Used Bentley for Christmas
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 11:47:55 -0500
  Anyone have or know of a source for used (or new, cheap) Bentley manuals (needs to cover the 85 Westy)? Santa is looking for...
• Re: =?utf-8?Q?valve_body_pictures=2d_This_is_different_from_the_Bentley?=
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 18:46:54 -0500
  Maybe sombody can run this number 010-325-105 AA. Just dosent look like any other valve body in the Bentley, for Vanagons.
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Tue, 29 Feb 2000 21:03:54 -0800
  ...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: Hello-and- suggested first steps for a new owner?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 16:59:39 -0700
  ...Ron do you have the new Bentley stickers for the back of the bus?? tim in san jose > > > The prefered method is to drive...
• vanagon bra for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 26 Apr 96 20:01:55 CDT
  ...Terry.Hurst@Bentley.com ============== We're on the Web http://www.bentley.com ==============
• Re: Buy the Bentley manual!
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 20:07:04 -0800
  ...Master Bentley give great info but lacks in drawings where ETKA can really help. Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version 88 GL -----Original Message...
• Re: Vanagon 84: Water Coolant Reservoir
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 08:47:26
  ...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 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: Non-Vanagon Factory Tools For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Wed, 8 Nov 1995 14:09:57 -0600 (CST)
  ...until now. > > Steve Maher smaher@gi.com '71 VW Transporter, non-Bentleyized yet > '80 V6anagon, may need Chev shop manual One Bentley ought to...
• Re: dumb question dept
  Historical mailing list - Jay & Kim Schmidt
  Mon, 3 Jan 2000 22:02:38 -0600
  ...I have cussed Bentley many times for reasons similar to yours. I have found that if I need a picture or torque or factoid...
• 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...
• FS: Bentley 1980-1991
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 17:33:46 -0500
  I am selling a Bentley Official Factory Repair Manual for VW Vanagons (1980-1991) including diesel, syncro, and camper. Asking $45 plus shipping, OBO...
• Bentley Manual Still Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brian Waz
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 00:25:04 -0800
  Looking for a Bentley manual for my '85 Westy. To those who emailed me earlier, my deal didn't go and I'm still...
• Re: oil leak update
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Hayden
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 02:48:00 -0400
  How is the haynes manual compared to the bentley? I have a chance to get either one. I can buy the haynes for around...
• Re: Radio/subwoofer wiring
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 21:17:20 -0500
  ...That's what I get for looking at Bentley before the morning chemicals. New head (Alpine unit) and Subwoofer make the original equipment wiring...
• Re: 80-81 AIR - Vanagon Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Thu, 15 Apr 1999 09:07:15 -0700
  This manual is the same as the Bentley, except that it says VW on it. The info inside is the same. I got one...
• Re: Someone sell me a bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 06 Feb 1997 19:45:43 +0100
  Or does anybody kows a good bookdealer for the bentley on the net, how sell it via net and kredit card payment? Ralf 84...
• Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Wed, 8 Oct 1997 22:22:02 +0100
  What is the language in the bentley manual? English or German? Anybody heard of Hayes books for the vanagon diesel? Should need books for...
• Re: Anyone have a Bentley for Sale$
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 18:57:06 -0800
  I am looking for a used/good condition Bentley Manual, 1980-1989, ISBN 0-8376-0345-5. It would be heading south to Costa...
• Hard Cover ? --Biting the (Bentley) Bullet
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:44:46 -0700
  Well, One poster has now said that, as far as he knows, there has has never been a Bentley in Hard Cover. If anyone...
• 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 and other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 17 May 2001 23:49:39 -0700
  BenT, I'm sorry about not having any Vanagon content, yes I know Bentley was in the subject line and it did compare the...
• Re: Radiator Fan Motor Low-Speed Inop
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 11:38:01 -0700
  ...The Bentley 87 main diagram shows the wiring and motor connections for the standard Vanagon. You have A/C and there is a different...
• 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: Bentley vs. Haynes
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 20:04:27 EDT
  Greg; The worst thing is everybody will refer to the Bentley page xx.xxa and you won't know what they are talking about...
• Musings on Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 18 Oct 2000 02:41:49 EDT
  ...The first statement (like those recently) goes along the lines of "to Bentley or not to Bentley". The Haynes alternative in its Watercooled and...
• Re: Cruise Control Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Cookson, Noel
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 10:48:30 -0500
  ...When I measured my sensor its reading did not match the value quoted in Bentley. I don't recall what Bentley quotes but mine...
• Re: Ethnicity of Oil Pressure Switch
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 01:09:10 -0400
  Hi, The minimum oil pressure at 2000 rmp (By Bentley spec, is Bentley right!!!) is 2 BAR (29PSI). Why do we have a.9...
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sat, 28 Mar 1998 11:31:44 -0700
  I just purchased the Bentley from JCWhitney for: $69.99 -10% ----------- $62.99--includes free electronic tire pressure gauge +S&H ( If you group...
• Bentley for sale
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 22:05:36 -0400
  I have a Bentley manual for sale. 1980-1989. Good condition with a little grease on the edges. $40 Plus $10 shipping in US...
• What torque for 2.1 rod nuts?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:06:53 -0500
  Per bentley, I bought new rod nuts for my rebuild. What to I torque them to? The instructions in the Bentley sound like a...
• 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: put my bentley on a diet!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 18:13:03 -0700
  ...put my bentley on a diet! > Today I removed the binding on my Bentley. > Then I separated all the pertinent pages from the ones...
• Re: Forget the Haynes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:26:06 -0800
  I beg to disagree.....the Haynes presents materials which, at times, are more user friendly than Bentley. The later Bentley manuals (1980's onward...
• SV: Anyone use Bentley on Virtual PC?
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Tue, 11 May 2004 09:08:36 +0200
  Does anyone have the Bentley CD? -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- Fra: Mad and Ed [mailto:MadEd@GTE.NET] Sendt: 10. maj 2004 20:09 Til: vanagon...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:32:24 -0700
  ...While the Bentley is far more complete, > I'm not a professional mechanic, and that's who the Bentley is written for. > The Haynes...
• 2.1L crankshaft pulley bolt torque
  Historical mailing list - John
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 13:01:27 -0500
  ...Tool #3159 - piston wrist pin ridge reamer (Bentley pg. 13.47) Tool #3091 - Piston wrist pin remover (Bentley pg. 13-44/46/47) Tool...