Well, I have what appears to be a similar manual, but for 1968 to 1979. If you look
inside though, it is published by Bentley. And yes, it is much more user friendly,
with better photos and better descriptive text. Still has the price sticker, $16.50.
No, not for sale. Yet.
Jerry

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Reynolds" <kayakjr@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 2:58 PM
Subject: 80/81 Factory Manual

> Fellow Listee's
>
> Ever see the VW of America Factory Repair Manual for 80/81 Vanagon?  It's
> identical to the Bentley, except of course it does not cover diesel, H20
> and Syncro.  It's too bad that a more concise manual like this was
> available for the Water Boxer model  - it's about half the size of the
> comprehensive Bentley manual.
>
> I offered it the people that just purchased my air-cooled Vanagon.  If
> they don't buy it then I'll post it for sale on the list.
>
> John Reynolds
>