Jim,

I have both and for the type of work you want it for, IMHO I think the
Haynes is the one you want.  It is cheaper and more in depth in terms of
explanations and pictures for the "backyard" mechanic like me.  I was not
very satisfied with the Bentley for the everyday simpler projects.

But don't forget, one of your best resources is this list!!

Alan
Sherwood, OR
'91 Carat
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Tuesday, July 13, 1999 8:20 AM
Subject: repair books

>I've had my 85 Westy for about six months now, this is my first vanagon.  I
>had early 70 Westys before.  I'm not a complete mechanic, but like to
>piddle some.  In the past I have used the Chilton repair books and they
>were adequate for my level of fixin'.  So, when we bought Herbie, I looked
>to get the Chiltons for him, but it is not yet in the stands.  Publication
>date of Feb 99 and it is still back ordered at the local Chapter 11
>bookstore.
>
>I keep seeing references to Bently on the list, is he a butler or a garage
>owner?  I see on Busdepot.com several books listed, Bently being the most
>expensive.
>
>Question:  Since I will not rebuild an engine, but may do tune ups, and
>minor repair/replace things, is Bently too in depth?  What about the
>Haynes, since Herbie seems to be included.
>
>Suggestions, comments on any of these?
>
>TIA
>