Yes, the Bentley is worth it.  Even if you have NO mechanical inclinations,
it is worth it to get to know your beast.  Then when a mechanic tells you
that you must replace this part or that part, you will have something to base
your decision upon.

The Bentley is not the best book ever published, and it leaves some
procedures to the imagination, but it is definitely the best thing that we
have.

Suggestion:  Go to ebay (www.ebay.com) and type in "Bentley Vanagon" into
their search engine.  They always (well almost always) have a Bentley manual
or two for sale, and probably at a discount.  What, you are not familiar with
ebay?  A good place to search for Vanagon parts.  I recommend it.

Good luck and safe driving,

Dennis Lockwood
91 Carat
Original Owner