Date:         Wed, 20 Mar 2002 22:22:45 -0500
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From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Haynes manual for diesel Vanagon?
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> I was wondering which Haynes manual would cover the diesel
> Vanagon engine?  Would it be this one: 1977-84 Rabbit, Jetta, Pick-ups?

Yes.  But there is another alternative. I import the British produced Pocket
Mechanic manual for $16.95 (part number 2948) that covers the diesel
Vanagon. Unlike the aforementioned Haynes manual, which would only cover the
engine that's in a diesel Vanagon, this one covers the entire Vanagon.

> You want the Bently Vanagon manual that covers all Vanagon 1980-1991
> air-cooled, diesel and water boxers; 2 wheel drive and syncro.
> The really nice thing is it covers the diesel engine really well.
> It says $99.00 but I'm sure I paid less than that.

The Bentley is far more complete than either the Haynes or Pocket Mechanic
manual (although it's also a bit more complicated, as it is written for
professional mechanics whereas the other two are aimed at backyard
mechanics).   I sell it for $63.61 with listmember discount (part number
VV91).

Optimally you want one of each, as the former is easier to follow for simple
repairs (and also fits in your glovebox), but cannot compete with the latter
in terms of depth.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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