The Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual: 1980-1991 contains the repair information provided by Volkswagen to their factory-trained technicians for T3 platform Vanagon models. It's heavily illustrated with high quality photographs and drawings, and covers routine maintenance and service work, including information on maintenance and repair of water-cooled engines and of Westfalia camper models.
This Vanagon manual includes a special appendix section covering routine maintenance such as changing the oil, replacing light bulbs, or replacing the diesel fuel filter. Also included are factory maintenance tables and fluid and lubricant specifications and capacities.
Engines covered:
- 1.6L diesel (engine code: CS)
- 1.9L water-cooled Digijet (engine code: DH)
- 2.0L air-cooled (engine code: CV)
- 2.1L water-cooled Digifant (engine code: MV)
Transmissions covered:
- 090 3-speed automatic (rear wheel drive)
- 091 4-speed manual (rear wheel drive)
- 094 5-speed manual (rear wheel drive)
- 094-4WD 5-speed manual Syncro (four wheel drive)
New durable hardcover format - This manual is now being published as a durable, long-lasting hardcover book designed to withstand frequent use in a professional shop or home garage. All of the content of the previous softcover edition is included.
Features:
- Fundamental automotive concepts, with simple explanations of basic troubleshooting, effective workshop practices and tools.
- Complete tune-up specifications for all models covered - including those with air-cooled, water-cooled and diesel engines.
- Engine and cylinder head service, including complete tear down and rebuilding procedures.
- Removal, installation and testing of fuel injection system components.
- Exhaust system component replacement, including Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system.
- Drivetrain maintenance, troubleshooting, adjustment and repair, for manual, automatic and Syncro (4WD) transmissions.
- Suspension component replacement, including front struts, rear shocks, springs, front stabilizer bar and alignment procedures and specifications.
- Heating and air conditioning component replacement, including heater booster (gas heater).
- Body adjustment and repairs, including front door components, sunroof, bumpers, Westfalia camper equipment and pick-up truck tarpaulin.
- Troubleshooting, replacing or repairing electrical system components with all the available wiring diagrams from the vehicle manufacturer.
- Plus the comprehensive Volkswagen factory tolerances, wear limits, adjustments and tightening torque specifications that you've come to expect from Bentley manuals.
