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• Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Mark Whitney
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:36:02 EDT
  HEY anyone got a used Bentley Manual for a 1987 Vanagon, GL? Good shape. Mark Whitney 1987 Vanagon GL
• Re: Wanted: 1980 Westy owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:33:45 -0800
  ...1980 Westy owner's manual > > > I got 1980 manual from www.Bentley Publishers.com. $29.90 USD including > shipping to Canada (for those that...
• 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...
• Two early Bentley manuals for sale(attn. aircooled and diesel owners!)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 22 Sep 2000 14:15:51 -0400
  I came across two used Bentley manuals at a friend's shop today. Both are in good shape, but far from new-looking. One...
• Re: Peter Russek Manual? (was: Excellent book 'VW Bus-Camper-Van 1979-1989' )
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 20:27:41 -0000
  ...manual. There is a wiring diagram towards the back. It is 15.95 UK pounds compared to 59.95 UK pounds for the Bentley...
• Re: Any good books on Vanagon mechanic ?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 09:53:56 -0400
  ...And the Bentley, while by far the most complete manual, is written for professional mechanics, not backyard mechanics. It is a neccessary book to...
• Re: Owner's Manual
  Historical mailing list - John Tullier
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 21:05:44 -0800
  ...They have a > variety of VW owner's manuals in brand new condition > - a nice service: > > http://www.bentleypublishers.com/product.htm?code=RV80...
• Re: NVC - Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 10:06:01 -0400
  ...Link to hardcover Bentley manual: http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=BENTLEYVV91 - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW...
• 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: VW Manual 1985 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 17:37:57 EST
  ...www.busdepot.com/) has both the Haynes and Bentley manuals. I've got a Bentley and really don't see how anyone can live...
• FS - Bentley manual for 80-91 Vanagons - $50 ship/ins included
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 16:29:23 -0800
  Hi List, Have a Bentley manual for sale. It covers Vanagons and Westy's from 80-91. I'm asking for $50 (obo) which...
• 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...
• Repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Jun 94 18:21:55 -0600
  ...I need a repair manual. The official VW manual is $85. Any advice? Does this Robert Bentley place have one for the vanagon? Will...
• Re: Haynes manual (Re: Noobie Owner of 84 Westy Seeks Advice)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 21:32:24 -0700
  ...David --- The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > I'll differ on the Haynes manual though. I have the Bentley > > and Haynes manual and...
• Re: Repair manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 08 Jun 1994 06:34:51 -0400 (EDT)
  The official VW manual IS the Bentley Manual. The $85 is the price according to Classic Motorbooks. Realize that this is probably the most...
• Re: Wanted: 1980 Westy owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:39:41 -0700
  ...1980 Westy owner's manual > > > > > > I got 1980 manual from www.Bentley Publishers.com. $29.90 USD including > > shipping to Canada (for those that...
• Fw: [T2] Vanagon Bentley manual to trade
  Historical mailing list - bill harris
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 22:19:35 -0700
  ...Tuesday, March 19, 2002 10:58 PM Subject: [T2] Vanagon Bentley manual to trade > Hi. I have a Bentley manual for the Vanagon air...
• Workshop Manual Swap & Air Cooled vs. H2O Cooled VS. Mac Weenies vs. PC Weenies
  Historical mailing list - HC Carter
  Thu, 10 Apr 2003 07:13:59 -0700
  ...Haynes VW 1600 Beetle manual 70-74 -AND- Bentley VW Bus manual 68-78. I will swap both manuals for one Haynes or Bentley...
• Just Bought Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Wed, 29 May 2002 14:20:49 -0700
  Thanks to all who replied-- I just bought a used Bentley (59.95) and a new Haynes Vanagon manual (18.95) from powells.com...
• Re: Bentley Publishing handled defective book problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 20:57:27 EST
  John and list, I am pretty postitive that Bentley doesn't make a manual for the Vanagons in South Africa or if they do...
• Brakes
  Historical mailing list - ALAN GONDRY
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:35:30 -0700
  ...I did the bleeding in accordance to the Bentley manual. There is still some fade in the pedal. The Bentley manual eluded to 4...
• WOW! Bentley discussions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 15 Feb 2004 18:02:49 -0800
  ...Off to Google to find that last year Bentley FINALLY published a repair manual for it. While poking around Bentley's site I stumbled...
• Re: Wanted: 1980 Westy owner's manual
  Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
  Mon, 4 Aug 2003 12:35:37 -0700
  ...Did you leave off a "0"? Or what am I missing? There's nothing identified as a "Bentley" manual. //Jack On 4 Aug 2003...
• Non-Bus VW Service Manual (Bentley) Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Oct 1996 18:26:56
  As a result of my announcement of reduced Bentley manual prices the other day, I have received a number of queries from list members...
• neat item for your van, a Bentley Manual Bag
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 08:50:16 -0500
  ...icon, but I'm also working on a template for "Bentley Service Manual" for someone else; if it works there'll be yet another...
• Re: Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 11:20:03 -0500
  ...I have heard that the Bentley manual is a little >novice unfreindly (no index, user is expected to be familiar with described >procedure before...
• Re: FS Bentley manual
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 96 10:47 AST
  Hi Paul: What is the price for the manual? Cheers! Angel 78 Caribbean Westy 85 EcoVanagon GL
• FS: Bentley Bus & Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 1996 07:00:53
  ...In fact, several listmembers are currently driving my busses.) Anyway, I do stock Bentley manuals to sell at the shows and with my busses...
• Bentley, where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Shepard, Scott
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 14:28:32 -0700
  So where does one get this Bentley manual I hear so much about (for a decent price)? Thanks all. Scott
• Re: Cruise Control Speed Sensor
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 16:03:51 -0500
  ...Bentley manual. When > it came time to check the resistance of the inductive speed sensor (located > on the back of the speedometer) the manual...
• Eberspacher Heater Manual
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 10:39:14 -0500
  ...Any one got a manual or the ten or so pages from Bentley Manual. Thanks for all the referrals on the heater.
• Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Paul J Best II
  Wed, 28 Apr 1999 21:59:58 EDT
  I'm looking for a good used Bentley manual. Any for sale out there??? Paul Best P.O. Box 430 Mammoth Spring, AR. 72554...
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 19:20:45 -0800
  Harry ; shop fleaBay or the Samba. `ONLY $79.95' is what I paid for the latest printing of the hardcover Bentley Factory Manual. you...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 19:22:49 -0500
  ...anyone >wanting a Bentley manual at 30% off write me an email with your cc #, exp. I'd certainly suggest _Automotive Symbols and Circuit...
• Bentley index
  Historical mailing list - Schmidt
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:15:41 -0500
  Has anyone ever taken the time to make an index for the bentley manual so that it is useable. Every time I grab that...
• wanted: USED Bentley for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jan 1999 23:09:01 EST
  wanted: USED Bentley repair manual for vanagon. must cover '84 model year. this is for a friend of mine. chris
• Bentley for sale.
  Historical mailing list - taeke
  Thu, 22 May 2008 17:41:19 -0400
  I'm carrying 2 bentley manuals in my van so i'll sell one $35 plus shipping. Near nyc. Covers to 1991.
• Re: Bentley manual search
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 9 Oct 2017 16:15:45 -0400
  ...Bentley manual search > > Weird, I didn't know there was an older Bentley. I have the 80-91 version. > > Anyways, Van Cafe sell them...
• Re: best repair manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:35:20 +0100
  ...What manual is the most > > popular on this list? > > Ha, thats easy! The Bentley is the most popular, and it doesnt necesarily mean > that...
• Used Bentley Manual for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Sidote, David [PRI]
  Tue, 10 Jun 1997 09:45:35 -0400
  I have a spare Bentley manual for sale. It was purchased last year so it is most likely the latest edition. It has a...
• Re: Bentley manual (s?)
  Historical mailing list - Don Griffin
  Wed, 27 May 1998 18:58:20 EDT
  ...seems to have the best prices I've seen on the Bentley Manuals. Not to mention just about everything else. Check him out at...
• Re: Bentley
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Thu, 17 May 2001 22:52:45 -0700
  ...do have the Bentley's, but what I'm trying to say is there is another book, in a manual form, that was only...
• Re: Haynes Manual
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 18:09:01 -0800
  ...It's a much better "backyard mechanic" manual than the Bentley, in my opinion. The Bentley basically assumes you're a trained VW mechanic...
• Re: Haynes VG Repair Manual-- for 85 Wasserboxer?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Wed, 29 May 2002 13:37:12 -0700
  ...I use the Haynes Manual in conjunction with the Bentley, and it's worked great so far. After this list of course, they're...
• Re: Free Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - David M.
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 09:41:43 -0500
  ...Free Bentley Manual - Chapter 2 > > I would like to have the Bentley Manual for reference on my Westy's. I > would place the manual...
• Bentley manual for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Tue, 9 Oct 2007 15:53:25 -0600
  I have a bentley manual for sale. It is is fair to poor condition, has gotten wet a few times, all pages are legible...
• Re: Key and Owners Manual
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:14:46 -0500
  ...You can use the other manual as sort of a "Cliff's Notes" for the Bentley manual when the Bentley refers to a "VW...
• Diesel Bentley Manual
  Historical mailing list - Suniga, Durby
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 15:46:26 -0800
  ...Any suggestions on where to get the best price on a Bentley Service Manual for Diesel Rabbits/Jettas? I've checked Amazon.com & BarnesandNoble...
• Eurovan Bentley manual info
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 00:17:01 -0700
  ...a catalog from Bentley today, and it had the following item listed in it: >Forthcoming! >Volkswagon Eurovan Official >Factory Repair Manual: 1993-1995 > >Call...
• Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Robert Zezoff
  Thu, 07 Nov 1996 12:57:07 -0800
  I have an '82 diesel Westy. Which manual should I buy, Haynes, Bentley, Factory??? Anyone have a used one for this year? Thanks.
• Eurovan manual
  Historical mailing list - John Waterman
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 14:35:21 -0600
  Do you have a manual available for the Eurovan (Bentley) and if so what is the cost and availability. Thanks, John Waterman
• Re: VW Factory Manual.
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Fri, 18 May 2001 02:56:01 -0500
  ...VW Factory Manual. > For those of you that have been following this Bentley--Vw Manual thing, > the VW Genuine service manual reads--- > Volkswagenwek Aktiengesellschaft...
• Re: Free Bentley Manual - Chapter 3 Kate
  Historical mailing list - Kate McLaughlin
  Thu, 2 Dec 1999 01:12:52 -0500
  ...Free Bentley Manual - Chapter 2 > > I would like to have the Bentley Manual for reference on my Westy's. I > would place the manual...
• 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...
• Re: Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:41:25 -0800
  >>I have heard that the Bentley manual is a little novice unfreindly (no index, user is expected to be familiar with described procedure before...
• Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:50:05 MST
  ...I have heard that the Bentley manual is a little novice unfreindly (no index, user is expected to be familiar with described procedure before...
• Re: Bentley or Haynes?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:00:16 -0800
  ...found in the Bentley wiring diagrams are particularly irksome. > This is not solely a problem with the Bentley Vanagon manual but also their > other...
• Re: Bentley Manuals
  Historical mailing list - J. Stutsman
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 11:42:59 -0800 (PST)
  ...They also buy books, but they will only pay about $20 for a Bentley manual for vanagons, better to sell it to other members...
• Re: Bentley manual in SA
  Historical mailing list - Jess Lopatynski
  Wed, 20 Jan 1999 00:16:54 -0500
  ...You should suggest to Bentley that they read the original VW manual: the late John Muir's 'Compleat Idiots Guide to Volkswagens'. I've...
• Re: Biting the (Bentley) Bullet
  Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 17:09:10 -0400
  I don't recall seeing the name "Bentley" anywhere on the cover or in the book. It was a very official-VW-workshop-manual...