Date:         Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:43:54 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: Haynes Manual
Comments: To: mark drillock <drillock@earthlink.net>
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On Fri, 21 Mar 2003, mark drillock wrote:

> I have one I got from Ron some time ago. It is better than nothing but
> much of the contents are for UK models and the wiring diagram print
> quality makes the wiring diagrams all but useless. Torque values are
> given and the illustrations are helpful. There are somewhat brief
> descriptions of most procedures. Syncro and diesel models are not
> covered. Not as good overall has a Haynes book IMO but Haynes does not
> cover waterboxers AFAIK.

Well, let me explain my position again:

I have the Bentley.  I'm looking for something that will give a bit more
explanation of some of the procedures, and make fewer assumptions about
VW-only tools.  I'm thinking of getting the '80 to '83 Haynes, which
won't cover my engine but will cover the other stuff.  I'm wondering if
the Pocket Mechanic manual would be a better choice.  For that matter,
something along the lines of the 'How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive'
manual I had for my '75 bus would be great, but I'm guessing one like that
was never published for the Vanagons.


David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si