Date:         Thu, 9 Apr 1998 10:40:18 -0700
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From:         Old Volks Home <jim@OLDVOLKSHOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: cd, microfiche, part book
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At 04:52 PM 4/8/98 -0700, Björn wrote:
>There is another hint for those of you who do not have microfiche readers.
>VW produces printed books of all the drawings of their cars. They contain
>the same drawings as on the microfiches but do not have the part numbers and
>prices. They are sold in Germany through VW dealerships and cost 5DM. My
>"Typ 2 Syncro" 1988 book has the number M092 205.
>
>They are a great asset when want to know how things are assembled, what
>parts  are needed and to get by without long verbal explanations when you
>buy parts.
>Björn Ratjen
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Problem is none of the VW depot's in the USA keep them on hand anymore and
the dealers I've dealt with were VERY unwilling to special order them.  I
eventually had to go to VW Heritage in the UK to get them.  And even that
was almost an act of Congress - took almost 4 months to get them to my door
step.

They don't use the "M" numbers for the books anymore either.  They use an
11 digit (all numbers) parts code for them now.

I currently have Typ 2 Mod.86>87 and Typ2 Mod.88>92 on my bookshelf which I
use daily.  Couldn't get the Beetle, Bus or the 80-85 Van Books anymore
(they said no longer published).

My nickel's worth (inflation, y'know)


Jim Thompson
84 Westy 2.1 * 62 Beetle * 90 Fox Wagon
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