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Subject:Re: WTB: Owners manual for 85 GL Weekender
From:Derek Krueger
Date:Wed, 14 Aug 2002 11:22:58 -0400

FWIW, I have a two-sided, one page, insert for the AC in my 84 Wolfsburg.
But, as Chuck said, the AC is pretty self explanatory.  It does have a note
about running it during colder months to keep lubed and some other info
that I can't recall.  I could scan and post if people are interested.

Derek

> James,
>
> The owners manual won't be any help for the A/C since this was not a
> factory installed option in '85 (there is no mention in either the
> Vanagon owners manual or the Westfalia supplement for my "85
> Wolfsburg).  The A/C switch is pretty self explanatory.  For clues on
> the cryptic heater/vent sliders check Vanagon.com for simple,
> understandable instructions for these.  The owners manual leaves a lot
> to be desired in this area.  Since there's no connection between the
> A/C and any vents up front you want to be sure everything up front is
> closed when trying to get cool.
>
> Chuck
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the Road Buffalo'
>
> In a message dated Tue, 13 Aug 2002 10:26:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:
>
>> Date:    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 18:34:14 -0700
>> From:    James B Robinson <jr@RATWERKS.COM>
>> Subject: WTB: Owners manual for 85 GL Weekender
>>
>> Or even a photocopy. I mostly want something that tells me all that
>> user stuff that is not in the Bently book. Like whatall these buttons
>> and knobs on my dashboard do. You'd think after growing up in splits
>> and loafs I'd just grok the VW way, but this a/c and vent business on
>> my
>> 85 GL has
>> me a bit baffled.