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Date:         Tue, 5 Oct 2004 13:03:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Gerald Masar <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Haynes Manual 1982-1990
Comments: To: Coram Deo <dssturgill@VERIZON.NET>
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Welcome to the list! And sorry to inform you that you have already made your first Vanagon mistake. The Haynes manual for '83-'91 Vanagons is available from The Bus Depot at considerable less than what you paid. We all make mistakes. Good luck from here. Jerry

----- Original Message ----- From: "Coram Deo" <dssturgill@VERIZON.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 05, 2004 12:38 PM Subject: Haynes Manual 1982-1990

> Hello to all. I am new to the list, have just sold my 1975 Type II and > purchased a 1984 Vanagon (weekender package). Hard to let go of the Kombi, > but loving the Vanagon, so far. > > > > My research for repair manuals indicated that Haynes did not produce one for > the water-cooled version. Well, I found a copy (European), just received it > and it is great. ISBN is 1859604528. Got it from books4cars.com out of > Washington for a decent (about $43 total) price and quick ship. > > > > Gonna go flush the cooling system now. Can't see lifting it almost 16 > inches.. I bought a pair of ramps that will lift the front wheels about 6 > inches. thinking that should work. 16 inches sounds rather severe to me. > Could be the first of my live and learn Vanagon mistakes. We shall see. > > > > Good to meet you all. > > Joy, hang in there, you'll make it. > > > > Don Sturgill > > Sarasota, Florida > > dsturgill@verizon.net


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