Welcome to the list! And sorry to inform you that you have already made your first
Vanagon mistake. The Haynes manual for '83-'91 Vanagons is available from The Bus
Depot at considerable less than what you paid. We all make mistakes. Good luck from
here.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "Coram Deo" <dssturgill@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 12:38 PM
Subject: Haynes Manual 1982-1990

> Hello to all.   I am new to the list, have just sold my 1975 Type II and
> purchased a 1984 Vanagon (weekender package).  Hard to let go of the Kombi,
> but loving the Vanagon, so far.
>
>
>
> My research for repair manuals indicated that Haynes did not produce one for
> the water-cooled version.  Well, I found a copy (European), just received it
> and it is great.  ISBN is 1859604528.  Got it from books4cars.com out of
> Washington for a decent (about $43 total) price and quick ship.
>
>
>
> Gonna go flush the cooling system now.  Can't see lifting it almost 16
> inches.. I bought a pair of ramps that will lift the front wheels about 6
> inches. thinking that should work.  16 inches sounds rather severe to me.
> Could be the first of my live and learn Vanagon mistakes.  We shall see.
>
>
>
> Good to meet you all.
>
> Joy, hang in there, you'll make it.
>
>
>
> Don Sturgill
>
> Sarasota, Florida
>
> dsturgill@verizon.net