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Date:         Wed, 9 Nov 1994 21:57:18 -0800 (PST)
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From:         "Thom Fitzpatrick" <thom@tim.com>
Subject:      Re: REAL owner's manuals

>I recently got a hold of a 55-ish bus owner's manual, as well as a 66 bug >manual. These books are GREAT! they tell in detail how to tear down and rebuild >your carb, how to trouble-shoot brakes, distributor, and a whole bunch of >really useful stuff. With this book alone, you could do most of your repairs, >short of a major overhaul. In contrast, newer manuals are pretty much, IMHO, >useless. They tell how to open windows, adjust your mirrors, and other >superficial stuff. Anyone know why they cut out the good stuff??? >Richard

Perhaps so you won't be inclined to do anything yerself, but have your friendly(sic) VW dealer do it!

BTW - you interested in unloading that '55 manual?

Thom '56 kombi - no progress tonight - school... -- >> Hmmmm... This tuna just doesn't taste the same without the dolphin. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA 95825 : : fax (916) 921-6781 (916) 565-3346 : ............................................................................ All opinions expressed herein are mine and not necessarily those of TIMS!


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