Check amazon.com, they sell them used quite often in good shape.
HTH,
Courtney

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From: pdx_vanagon@ATTBI.COM
Date: Sunday, March 30, 2003 11:14:03
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Questions and thanks

I recently subscribed to this mailing list, posted a question about a funny
idle, and got 4-5 responses the same day, which helped me to diag my prob
(bad
o2 sensor) so I just wanted to say thanks to you all for welcoming me and
helping out! This list is great. So, now onto other stuff...

-Where should I go to get a manual for an 85 Vanagon? There's no Chilton or
Haynes manual for it, just the factory one. And that is EXPENSIVE! The best
price I've found new is $65, and I've seen them on Ebay for less, but they
get
bid up pretty close, and when you add in shipping, it's not really worth it
for
a new one. If anyone knows a place to pick one up cheap (or has one for
sale)
I'd greatly appreciate it. Either online/mail order/in the Portland, OR area

-Since I don't have a manual yet, I was wondering what the sparkplug gap
specs
are for 85 vanagons?

-Also, can anyone tell me where the fuel filter is? Can't seem to find it.

-And finally, not of the utmost importance, but I'm kind of interested, does
anyone else have issues shifting into second on manual trannys when their
vanagon is cold? Mine kind of grinds a bit sometimes if I hit it wrong.

Thanks! Hope to hear from you all soon!

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