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• Re: Fw: Breakdown on the side of the door
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 16:42:53 -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: Dealer Bid Idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:29:52 -0800
  ...Moreover, all of the parts lists and diagrams are on microfiche and need to be cross referenced with part numbers/prices in the computer...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 00:37:05 -0400
  ...The old 321-959-481 & 251-959-481 Series switches listed in ye old microfiche films turns on at about 82 to 85C. Makes...
• paint codes: syncros 1986->?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 11 Nov 96 23:40:34 CST
  this is from the Syncro microfiche dated 1993. oddly enough, it SAYS that the colors only go up through 1987 models?? maybe they didn...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 21:39:25 EST
  ...I got all this info from carefully reproducing the exploded parts diagram in the dealer microfiche and examination of a Carat with the actual...
• Re: Use of VW Dealers computer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 18:56:58 -0600
  As computers invade every corner of the world these microfiche readers will become less & less common. The local MB dealership no longer has one...
• Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Mon, 9 Apr 2001 18:27:00 -0500
  ...This part shows up on NO Volkswagen microfiche. Has anyone ever seen this part? And does anyone have one they might be willing to...
• Re: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 00:47:45 -0400
  ...The old microfiches are also still around, but the indexing feature of the forbidden ETKA makes it quite useful. Frank Grunthaner
• Re: Crisp detailed Jpegs from Vanagon Microfiche wanted - please help
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 12:08:10 -0500
  ...Eyes wrote: > > > Since I have, WE have one genuine dealer Vanagon Microfiche. It has about 102 > > pages of wonderful exploded views and part numbers...
• Re: Important - oil pressure query
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Nov 1999 23:55:26 -0500
  ...The 1.8 is an error listed in most of the VW Microfiches. It will cause all types of nuisance warnings on a hot...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph J Helwig
  Mon, 24 Jun 1996 05:53:08 -0600
  ...of course >gives no engine number in the books or the microfiche film). The VIN for the last 64 seems to be too low...
• Re: early 83.5 coolant hose Q?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:10:17 -0400
  ...On the dealer's > microfiche it shows only early 83.5 vanagons had this hose set up (those > before chassis number: DO87511). And it...
• Re: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 12 Apr 2005 14:41:54 -0500
  ...I see people talking > about microfiche is that what is available? If so has anyone ever tried > to put it into book or digital...
• Re: Syncro cv boots
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Jul 1995 12:15:15 -0400
  ...tall tires? I'd like to get ahold of a parts microfiche from South Africa so I can compare the part numbers and see...
• Gears & Big Tires
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Apr 94 16:13:57 EDT
  After studying my European microfiche, showing all parts for the Vanagon available over there, I have determined that the following final drive gear ratios...
• Re: Removing Rear Springplate (Spring Plate Colors)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 09:27:28 -0500
  ...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: Parts Book?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 13 Apr 2005 19:58:57 -0700
  ...The old microfiches are also still around, but the indexing >> feature of the forbidden ETKA makes it quite useful. >> >> Frank Grunthaner > > >
• Choke! *&% Gasp! $162 EV Repair manual?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 07 May 1996 18:25:36 GMT
  ...So, I called VW Tech Pubs to see if I could get a microfiche version like the dealers use. A very courteous young lady...
• Re: Don't Use: Click type torque wrench?
  Historical mailing list - THOMAS CARRINGTON
  09 May 1995 23:21:23 GMT
  >>For some reason, throughout my repair microfiche, my manual urges again and >>again something like: >>Do not use inaccurate click type torque wrench >>Every...
• Clutch parts/repair (Syncro): Help me figure this out...
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 3 Aug 1998 12:05:28 -0400
  ...The microfiche seems to indicate that I need a special clutch for vans after a 89 production year, but that this clutch is the...
• Re: Coolant hose kits question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 10:15:03 -0400
  ...send the "proper" kit by VIN number as per the VW microfiche. All original-equipment hoses. Adding the two rear heater hoses would set...
• Re: 1.9L long blocks
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 4 Jul 2003 23:04:56 -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: [Syncro] Bidding on manuals on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 11:26:19 EDT
  ...lower cost)/ Win situation". > >When one of these manuals (or parts microfiches) comes available, >could we agree on a designated bidder who will bid...
• Re: Syncro Suspension
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 20:40:35 -0700
  ...I >> think we have CVs in size 90 but there is a 100 size in the european >> microfiche I have so I'd be...
• Re: VW ETKA cd
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Sat, 20 May 2000 11:03:11 -0700
  ...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: Microfiche or Bentley (paper)
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 20 Nov 2007 20:01:23 -0800
  Thank you Jim for that answer. My suspicions are confirmed. What I had come to understand: ETKA is parts, replaced the parts fiche.... The...
• Re: technical bulletins
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 03 Jul 97 15:13:23 CDT
  ...but i think they sell only the microfiche now: Technical Bulletins Volkswagen Product Service Publications (800) 544-8021 c/o Dyment Distribution Services (216...
• jump seats into a GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:43:41 -0400
  ...However, the dealer microfiche parts blow up wasn't entirely clear so I'm hoping someone with a Carat/Wolfy can help: How many...
• Re: Bentley manuals- version page counts
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:34:31 -0700
  ...many reasons why I have precisely hung onto my VW-issued Microfiche plates for the Camper, up thru the 1992 issue date and back...
• Re: Wasserboxer cooling (was:Re: aftermarket instrumentation)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 04:54:54 -0700
  ...The old 321-959-481 & 251-959-481 Series switches listed in ye old microfiche films turns on at about 82 to 85C." So...
• Re: Rad fan--2 or 3 wire???stumped
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 20:15:41 -0700
  --- mark drillock <drillock@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: > In the old dealer parts microfiche there was > a comment that the larger fan was fitted on > vehicles...
• Re: Vanagon Driveability Complaints
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:35:38 -0700
  ...I ran into this bulletin on the microfiche from ALLDATA. The bulletin was dated April 30, 1992. Superseded Technical Bulletin 92-01. For all...
• Re: Need an ETKA that actually works !
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 22:42:37 -0500
  ...After a disapointing load of email IT, nonsense excuses from him I gave up and went back to just simple microfiche. Just reading the...
• part book
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 15:03:29 -0700
  ...These are the same pictures you can find on the VW microfiches and they are very helpful when you order parts or want to...
• VW Parts Catalogue
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 03:13:35 -0000
  ...The VW dealer's microfiche version has the numbers as well. Other models listed are: Typ/Mod Order No Typ 2 Mod. 68 -> 79...
• Re: Newbie question
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 May 95 08:37:03 CDT
  ...but all it is are the pictures from the dealer microfiche and you circle the part you want and mail it in. they ship...
• Bentley CD manual
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 12:05:11 -0700
  ...There is a CD with PDFs of VW's microfiche, but he offered that it wasn't very good or useful. So if you...
• Help Needed Examining 16" Version Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 21:04:25 -0400
  I spent some time in my microfiche this vacation and I noticed about the 16" version that not only were the rear trailing arms...
• alternator tightening bolt
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 28 Sep 2000 17:10:17 -0500
  ...it's the right part number from the microfiche, but still the wrong bolt. my 88 and my 87 both have the same setup...
• Same Syncro Boots? NO! (and
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  5 Jan 1996 20:19:28 U
  ...according to at least one parts microfiche, chassis after 119057 have a different enough front CV joint that the boot was changed - who knows...
• Re: Part Identification Help Required - 2nd Request
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 09:42:48 PST
  Kelly, Without knowing generally where the part came from it would be a real pain to find it in the microfiche. You'd have...
• VW Parts CD Rom
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:03:34 -0600
  While shopping today via phone with a VW Dealer Parts Dept, I learned that the Vanagon Parts catalog, while still available on microfiche, are...
• Re: gas filter, 81 air cooled
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 31 Mar 2002 12:04:09 -0800
  ...My Cal 84 Westy came with one in spite of what the late edition microfiche and current ETKA says. The original dated (84) parts...
• oil pressure switch 2 - HELP
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 5 May 1999 13:31:29 -0500
  ...So what is really the right part number??? ANYBODY? Doesn't somebody have microfiche? There used to be a mechanic from a Washington state...
• P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  Historical mailing list - Subject: P.I. 2082 - Accelerator cable change
  March 31, 1990
  ...then i looked a couple of the microfiche and got these: part numbers for reference: check with the Accelerator cable: manual trans - 251-721...
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 02:11:23 EST
  In a message dated 2/22/02 9:36:20 PM, res0jfr1@VERIZON.NET writes: << Steve- you are braver man than I. I just...
• Re: Need an ETKA that actually works !
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 15:28:28 -0400
  ...After a disapointing load of email IT, nonsense excuses from him I gave up and went back to just simple microfiche. Just reading the...
• Microfiche: How to order yours.......
  Historical mailing list - Jim Digennaro
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 20:28:08 -0400
  WOW!! I knew the fiche were popular but really.. Ok due to the high demand for the mircofiche, I've decieded on a new...
• Re: VERY IMPORTANT: Bentley Publishers donates 100% of web revenue to tsunami relief through Jan 10!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bostig Eng.
  Sun, 9 Jan 2005 12:28:19 -0500
  ...The microfiche scans should be gifs, and accessed via a modified web browesr which serves as the front end for their application on the...
• Mistake In The Manual: 4X4 Trans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 94 09:33:10 EDT
  ...If you have the microfiche repair manual things are confused also since they list the diesel transmission (Code DX) and omit mention of the...
• Re: 85 flashing coolant indicator
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 09:12:56 -0400
  ...mike 87 westy BTW I think I still have a pic of the coolant hoses from VW's microfiche I could send you, or...
• coolant hoses
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 21:05:38 -0500
  ...So I went to a local VW parts store, where I know the guy that works the counter, and using the microfiche viewer, and...
• Re: Rekindling search for an elusive part ('85 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 09:55:25 -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...
• Re: speedometer cable installation question
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 11:13:05 -0800
  Loren - Howcum my VAG microfiche (dated 1991) (forget ETKA) clearly shows the OXS box (called a Recorder with Warning Switch - 251 957 901 C...
• Re: Vanagons - Official Repair Microfiche & Bentley book
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 08:26:40 -0700
  --- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > they're both made by Bentley, yes. > the hardcopy (book) is nicer , you dont have to get > grease all over...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:39:10 -0800
  ...Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed I copied the following part numbers from the dealer microfiche: 255 887 225C - above floor...
• Re: Micro Fiche Reader
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:54:18 -0800
  ...per inch in order to render the data in a VW microfiche (interpolated resolution need not apply). No ordinary flatbed can do that!!! Only...
• Re: Turbodiesel Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Don McCallum
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 00:01:32 +0100
  ...Probably a better chance in Germany! I can get a look at a VW parts microfiche at my local dealers - next time I am...
• Re: Is There Internal Difference between SD-508 and SD-709 compressor?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 00:49:18 -0400
  ...Oh, > and forget the microfiche; I have found it to be less than accurate about > what years used what compressors. Incidentally, the same holds...
• Re: Exploded diagrams and Value of Microfiche Vanagon Manuals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:29:06 -0500
  At 05:55 AM 2/23/2002, Andrew Grebneff wrote: >Ugh! I refuse to do this. Why pollute your Mac with Windoze? Why cut...