Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual 1980-1991 Including Diesel Syncro and Camper (Paperback)

by Volkswagen of America (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 1388 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers (June 1991)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837603366
• ISBN-13: 978-0837603360
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #17,419 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Bentley- Review, February 18, 2000

By	LCD Engineering (USA) - See all my reviews

The Bentley does NOT give step-by-step troubleshooting advice. It *assumes* you know what "it" is, where "it" is & how. Hard to follow (this said from someone who did mechanical design for a living). NO INDEX. Generally vague Table of Contents. But, since there is no alternative repair maual available, it is the only game in town, and thus a "must have." Be prepared to be frustrated! Good luck!

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't Rely on this book, July 4, 2000

By	Terry Kerszturi (Mt. Prospect, Il. United States) - See all my reviews

This repair manual tells you just enough to get you into trouble.The Air conditioning section is incomplete, and offers nothing for prior to 86 models!The ignition switch area is incomplete, and leaves you hanging.Many sections leave a lot to the readers imagination.Not very complete, and not a good value.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference; not a how-to guide, November 11, 2002

By	Aaron "Engineering Student" (Portland, OR) - See all my reviews

I almost didn't buy this book based on the other, negative reviews. I am happy that I went against their advice.

The lack of a real index proved to be a major pain in the rear. The book is stictly a reference manual, and as a reference it is quite good. The pictures, drawings and diagrams are worth the price alone. There is little troubleshooting advice. I just completed some major overhaul work on my engine, and I could not have done it without the book.

The bottom line is that the book is a reference, not a how-to manual.

To troubleshoot the fuel injection/electronic ignition I bought another Bently book: Bosch Fuel Injection and Engine Management by Charles Probst.. Maybe its because I knew almost nothing about EFI, but I thought that the Bosch book was the best auto book I've ever purchased. I give it 5 stars and consider it an essential companion to my Bently Vanagon book.