Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 16:59:55 -0700
Reply-To: jimkim <jimkim@INTERGATE.BC.CA>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: jimkim <jimkim@INTERGATE.BC.CA>
Subject: Re: repair manual
An excellent point Brad, the Bentley is limited in that it does assume a
technician is doing the repairs. It may tell you "how" but never "why". I
myself am not a mechanic and have acquired two excellent publication on
automotive fundamentals to educate myself on the basics. "Auto mechanics
fundamentals" by Martin W. Stockel/ Martin T. stockel and "Auto service and
repair" by the same authors. They are textbooks used in mechanic courses and
cover hand tools, measuring devices,and all aspects of engine design, fuel
systems etc..they are written for students and explain very clearly and
thoroughly the how and why. I refer to them regularly and suggest to anybody
who has little knowledge and lots of desire, to pick up similar books to
familiarize themselves with the basics before attempting any major work.-Jim
----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Anderson <BAnderso@STARBUCKS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: June 9, 1999 3:33 PM
Subject: Re: repair manual
> I would add:
>
> 2) The Bentley manual is, of course, the Bible for waterboxers. However,
it
> also assumes you studied automotive mechanics at a technical school in
> Bavaria. My point is, it skips the simple stuff that are so often what is
> needed: i.e., transmission draining procedures. I picked up a British
Haynes
> manual from The Bus Depot, and though it doesn't cover syncros, its geared
> more towards a learner like myself. The trick is to recognize what parts
and
> systems are common to syncros and the 'less mobile'. Someone else
mentioned
> the importance of quality tools and I couldn't agree more: do not skimp on
> tools, you will pay.
>
> Have fun!
>
> Brad Anderson
> 87 Vanagon Syncro
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: jimkim [SMTP:jimkim@INTERGATE.BC.CA]
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 1999 2:56 PM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: repair manual
> >
> > Welcome to the list Steve!
> > 1)Opinions differ but I use only the vw coolant the added cost is worth
> > the
> > peace of mind to me.
> >
> > 2) The Bentley manual has allowed me to keep my 83 w/c running on a shoe
> > string budget and I highly recommend it. At a $100 dollars it's not
cheap,
> > but that's not even 2 hours shop time.
> >
> > 3) I've been using the k&N filter for about a 8 months now and have been
> > quite pleased with it. I just washed and re-oiled it last weekend, a bit
> > time consuming but very simple. In the long run it will pay for itself.
> > Longevity coupled with the alleged improved flow make it a good
purchase.
> >
> > Good luck and happy motoring, Jim
>
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