If you can tell one end of a screwdriver from the other, YES.  You
don't need to be a mechanic/technician to benefit from reading about
how the Vanagon is put together.  But if you want to work into this
slowly, the Haynes is a good alternative.  Also...

Have you checked your local public library...??

The Baltimore (Maryland) system has its index online, and I found
pretty good documentation by Mitchell at two branch libraries.  The
Mitchell parts locator is dynamite if you are trying to find some
obscure relay or connector!  Also the air conditioning reference can
be a great help.  Good luck!!

Glenn
Queenstown, MD

PS:  Please transmit in PLAIN TEXT to the Vanagon list.  I can give
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<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">I have been noticing the Bentley =
references a lot in the postings and today my Bus Depot catalog
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in the mail!&nbsp; While I have been restraining myself pretty well =
until my official work was complete, I couldn't help but notice as I =
leafed through the first few pages, that Ron sells the Bentley.&nbsp;
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My question is, given that I'm no mechanic, and would probably confine
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my tinkering to non-engine related items, would a Bentley be a good =
investment for me?&nbsp; Alternatively, if there is someone on the
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in the Vancouver area who owns a Bentley and would be willing to let
me =
have a look at it to see if I can figure out the answer to this =
question for myself, would you please pmail me?</FONT></P>

<P><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Thanks,</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">Kath, Rob and Vanita (87 =
Westy)</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=3D2 FACE=3D"Arial">North Vancouver, BC</FONT>
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