The Bentley manual is an essential tool for the Vanagon owner, just like
a set of wrenches and screw drivers.  While it does have it's short
comings, it's the best we've got. The is a second manual that is out -
 a special Haynes manual that is available through Ron Salmon at the Bus
Depot. This one is highly  rceommended as a supplement to the Bentley.
This book is an English edition and a  special  import that Ron brings
in. It is  not available not available anywhere else to the best of my
knowledge. You will find it at http://busdepot.com

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Tyler Bradford wrote:

>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?
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>-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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