I have one; it IS a great way to learn Rabbit mechanicals.  But not really
for crossing-over to Vanagon, as they are so very different in practically
every way.
I cherish all of my John Muir publications.  (I'm crazy like that.....)

Mike B.

-----Original Message-----
From: Anthony Egeln
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 9:03 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums, Lists for Beginner? Poss.
Motorcycle Lists?

There's another one out there by John Muir Publications that is like the
original in format, but speaks to the 80's era VW Rabbits

and Sciroccos etc.  Even has the same cartoon-like cover.  Wouldn't this
version be good for learning vanagon work since they are of the same

era of technology?  Anyone ever own this one?

Unfortunately it seems to be out of print.  Perhaps there's copies to be
found in used book stores.  Here's the Amazon link:

http://www.amazon.com/Volkswagen-Richards-Carbureted-Injected-Sciroccos/dp/B000ZK98P8/ref=wl_it_dp_o_npd?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3RVU1KF0WW08J&colid=AQ9E692NXS2P

Cheers, Anthony
'89 Syncro GL (Hidalgo)

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From: Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 1:17 AM
Subject: Re: Reputable "Wrenching" Forums,              Lists for Beginner?
Poss. Motorcycle Lists?

At  10/14/2011 08:37 PM, neil n wrote:
>Hi all.
>
>Before my gig started tonight, a young musician co-worker asked if I
>knew how to work on cars. Turns out he's interested in learning how to
>work on cars or motorcycles.
>
>Any recommends of websites, email lists or forums for a young lad
>curious of learning about cars?

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/nvn/cto/2535537048.html
and
http://www.amazon.com/Keep-Volkswagen-Alive-Step---Step/dp/1566913101/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318655606&sr=1-1

Worked for me but the first bus was a '59.
71 was a great year with front disk brakes, rear drums you don't have
to bust that big nut to get to and the 1600 dual port single carb
engine. Muir's book will teach you.

Rob

becida@comcast.net
Western Washington State, USA