The shop manual is no good when you have the problem.
Read it ahead of time, do the preventative maintenance and enjoy your
free time how you see fit.

-----Original Message-----
From: george jannini [mailto:georgejoann@juno.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 26, 2004 1:18 PM
To: pdooley@gte.net
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: timing belt

<< You guys really need to start reading more.  The Bentley is still the
best resource for knowledge. >>

   I don't  feel like reading technical manuals, nor do I care to wrench
much more than doing oil changes, tune ups and comfort mods.  I just
want
to drive and camp, but my ride continues to conspire against me.  What
good's a stupid shop manual when your transmission blows up 115 miles
south of the border?

     George/ATL
     '89 WesTiico, Wernher