I assume you have a Water Cooled Westy. As I understand it the first
half of 83 was air cooled and the second half water cooled. (I have an 83.5
Water Cooled).
   The Bently is FAR superior to the Haynes and if you only get one get it.
It's $90 or more but it is the cheapest $90 you will ever spend. The only
trouble with the Bentley is that it is addressed to mechanics. It assumes
you know something about things mechanical and sometimes you have to consult
a second source to figure out what they are talking about. This is no more
than a minor irritation though as all additional information needed to
"translate" from mechaniceese to english can be had at the local library or
here on the list. As a bonus your owners manual is IN the Bentley (along
with everyone elses).
     The Haynes is set up pretty much like the other Haynes manuals you will
find on other cars. Simple but covering less territory. For instance it has
NOTHING about the camping gear installed in your Westy.
     Ref the keys there was a thread here concerning that a while ago. I
seem to remember a few guys saying they were pretty much all the same. If so
a call to the local RV place should confirm it one way or the other.

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf
Of Joseph Seitz
Sent: Monday, February 22, 1999 9:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:

Does anyone know how to get a key for the water inlet port on my '83
Vanagon/Westfalia.  Someone told me they may be the same for all...

Also, can anyone xerox or get me an original owners manual.  The VW
dealer said that they stopped printing after '86.  I want an owners
manual.  I just got the '83 and I am not so sure I am aware of all of
the bells and whistles.  I am wondering what others use for a repair
manual.  Haynes or Bentley or.....   suggestions please....

I guess one more thing.  I now own a Vanagon.  It's a camper fully
outfitted.  Is it a Westfalia as well.  thank you thank you.
This list is absolutely incredible

Joe