The last editions of John Muir's book did at least mention the Vanagon (mostly with reference to the air cooled ones, but as I recall there was a comment about the upcoming water cooled version).

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> On Jun 30, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> We need an Idiot's Guide to the Vanagon.... With the simple stuff. Just
> like John Muir had in his book. Won't start (does it have gas?). Red light
> on, Won't stop. A Tune up. Basic tools.The Simple Stuff.
> 
> I had many a long talks with John Muir by the side of the road & I didn't
> even know he was dead (by then) but I learned.
> 
> Many years ago I brought up Muir's book on this list & was put down because
> his was an air cooled book, I stopped mentioning it. Everytime I hear of
> someone getting their van towed because the clutch went out I figure they
> never read Muir's book...
> 
> Simple things... like the coolant light is blinking or how do you put oil
> in the engine?
> 
> Just a thought...
> 
> Rob
> vwrobb@gmail.com
> 
> 
>> On Thu, Jun 30, 2016 at 4:25 PM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@att.net> wrote:
>> 
>> Haven't responded to Scott's posts for a few years but this one I want to.
>> Scott,
>> You have to know what you're looking at to have looking at things be the
>> first step. You've been working on these vehicles, and others, for so long
>> that you don't remember what it's like to simply not know anything about
>> how the things work and what they look like fixed, or broken.
>> Some of us don't.
>> If you don't believe me ask BenT what I know about engines and brakes and
>> tires and wheels, etc.
>> Mike
>> 
>>    On Thursday, June 30, 2016 1:18 PM, Scott - IMAP <
>> scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Funny you should say that about posting right away.
>> I see that quite frequently ..
>> like people will ask about what can cause a symptom and they havn't
>> LOOKED at anything ..
>> like not even remove the engine cover and just LOOK in there ..even for
>> obvious stuff.
>> 
>> ( I figure they 'just want to post' ...or they're too lazy or don't
>> trust themselves enough  to actually LOOK at the thing or system to
>> start with. )
>> 
>>  I posted a Friday question once..'What is The First Step' in any
>> diagnositc procedure.
>> The very, very first step.
>> i got answers like 'get out the Bentley Manual' and things like that..
>> seems so OBVIOUS ...
>> or maybe it's Too Obvious ..but ...jeez ....when a vehicle doesn't work
>> like it should ..
>> for gosh sakes ..LOOK like with yer eyeballs and hands and fingers at
>> the affected area of the vehicle.
>> 
>> and sure ..if people want to post before they do that ...fine ....kind
>> of a waste of everyone's time tho ..
>> if they look ..
>> then they can at least show that they are doing something ....did not
>> see anything obvious ..
>> or maybe a question about something that may not look right...
>> to post without even looking or checking ....
>> hmmmmm...
>> ....I think some people just want an excuse to post sometimes.
>> 
>> hey ..by the way ..
>> One of my vans doesn't run exactly right ..what do people think could be
>> causing that ???
>> 
>> < example of a really useless question lacking Any info to go on.  >
>> 
>> it's all good,
>> Scott
>> 
>>> On 6/30/2016 12:36 PM, Neil N wrote:
>>> Hi folks.
>>> 
>>> I'm doing my best to be careful with my work. Work "slower", think more.
>>> One bad habit of mine is posting too quickly on an issue or potential
>> issue.
>>> Hopefully though, what I ask and-or show in images, might be something
>> someone
>>> else has run across or wondered about.
>>> 
>>> My Vanagon Passion may be out of balance these days but I'd suggest that
>>> most if not all folks on this list are VERY passionate about
>> Vanagons/Buses,
>>> and want to keep them running properly or help other folks to same.
>>> That passion can see different forms I guess.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Neil.
>>> 
>>>   ---------
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> Just use yer brains and do careful work, and for sure..
>>>> expect that on most jobs that the very first time you do it ..
>>>> it will be a learning experience and may not 'automatically' work out
>>>> perfectly the first time.
>>> --
>>> Neil n
>>> 
>>> Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil.blogspot.ca>
>>> 
>>> 1988 Westy Images <https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/New1988Westy>
>>> 
>>> 1981 Westfalia "Jaco" Images, technical <
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/>
>>> 
>>> Vanagon-Bus VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
>>