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Subject:Bus/Vanagon Literature Database...
Date:Sat, 4 Feb 95 10:19:11 -0500

Okay, here's the latest (2/4/95) compilation of who has what book/manual!
Sorry I didn't get this finished sooner but I was on vacation and then
training at work.  I'll also be gone again til Feb. 10th for more training,
so corrections will have to wait until after that.  Joe Clark:  I got the
copy you sent of the 68-72 Camper Parts Catalog.  Great stuff!  Thanks a
lot!  Okay, I have to admit:  I'm not really going to be gone next week,
just in the bathroom the whole time with that and the latest VW T&A.  Just
kidding.

Anyway, I think this thing is ready for inclusion in a FAQ or the gopher
site, so if someone would help with that, I'd appreciate it.  Thanks!

Pat Walsh, '71 Westy, walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil

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TYPE II LITERATURE AVAILABLE

The following collection of owner's manuals and other literature related to
Transporters is available from other VANAGON list members.  Most of these
manuals are out of print and hard to come by, and therefore the holders have
offered to make copies for the benefit of others.  Some of these manuals are
quite lengthy, so PLEASE:  no idle curiousity requests.  For the larger
repair type manuals, it might be advantageous to request certain sections
rather than the entire manual.  In any case, "contributions" to cover
postage and copying fees would probably be appropriate, or offers to trade
for literature you have.  Please contact Pat Walsh
<walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil> for additions/deletions/corrections
to this list.  Thanks!

                                OWNER'S MANUALS
                                ------- -------

1960 - 1964 Steve Walker <walker4@ccfsun.nrl.navy.mil>
       - one manual, covers above years
1964 - Lee Griffiths <l.s.griffiths@physics.salford.ac.uk>
1965 - Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>
1969 - Jerry L. Hull <hullj@frl.orst.edu>
1970 - Doug Shapter <dps@kryten.atinc.com>
1970 - Sam Williams <sglw@aol.com>
1971 - Pat Walsh <walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil>
       - missing foldout cutaway picture of bus
1972 - Dyer Lytle <lytle@noao.edu>
1973 - Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>
1973 - Dyer Lytle <lytle@noao.edu>
1974 - Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>
1974 - Dave Kautz <dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com>
1975 - Sami Dakhlia <dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu>
1976 - Stefan Ufer <sufer@email.unc.edu>
1979 - Wes Fisher <fisher@dao.nrc.ca>
1979 - Ralf MacGrady <an467@freenet.carleton.ca>
1981 - Martha Rubin <nrubin@n1.csuhayward.edu>
1984 - Homer Christensen <hchriste@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
1988 - Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>
1989 - Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

                       WESTFALIA (CAMPMOBILE) MANUALS
                       --------- ------------ -------
                       (supplement to Owner's Manual)

1967 - Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>
1969 - Doug Shapter <dps@kryten.atinc.com>
1970 - Pat Walsh <walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil>
       - purportedly, same manual provided for 1971 models
1970 - Sam Williams <sglw@aol.com>
1973 - Dyer Lytle <lytle@noao.edu>
1974 - Dave Kautz <dkautz@hpsidms1.sid.hp.com>
1975 - Sami Dakhlia <dakhlia@wuecona.wustl.edu>
1976 - Stefan Ufer <sufer@email.unc.edu>
1979 - Wes Fisher <fisher@dao.nrc.ca>
1981 - Martha Rubin <nrubin@n1.csuhayward.edu>
1984 - Homer Christensen <hchriste@linknet.kitsap.lib.wa.us>
       - may also have fridg info/manual
1988 - Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

                                GAS HEATER MANUALS
                                --- ------ -------
                           (also see:  REPAIR MANUALS)

"South Wind Heater Installation Instructions" for Transporter
     - dated 7-63, model 8332 (the instructions say they can be used for
       model 8333 - one is 6V, the latter is 12V).  10pp with line drawings
       and black and white photos.
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

South Wind Service Manual for 1956-1969 Types I, II, and III
     - 32 photos of installations in all models (bw), 85 line drawings,
       50 pp.
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

"Volkswagen 1961-1965 Sedan Heater Kit Model 8345-C" (also South Wind)
     - Installation, heater checkout, parts list, graphics as above.  6pp.
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

"Supplement No. 2 to Service Manual 05-1163 (Rev. 7-63)" (nope, not the 
one above)
     - 2pp typed info, apparently introducing changes to heater 8345 B for
       64/65 when it became the C.
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

Misc pages from Eberspacher Heater manual, type BN2, models 20-1215 (6V)
and 20-1216 (12V); these are for 1500-1600cc type IIIs
     - Total 9pp, medium-quality non-original (xerox), with 5pp on
       description and operation, 2 pp on installation (missing much of
       this section - starts with step 21 :-(, and 2 pp on troubleshooting.
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

                         PARTS LISTS AND CATALOGS
                         ----- ----- --- --------

1967 VW Campmobile Parts Catalogue Part # 734 016 80
     - 82 pp
       Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>

early 60's VW Parts List (dated Aug 63') Part # 735 032 20
     - approx. 400 pages!
       Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>

late 60's VW Parts List (dated 2/68) Part # 735 022 20
     - approx. 200 pages
       Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>

1968-72 Westy Parts Manual
     - covers all Westfalia parts on the above years, black and white line
       drawings, approx. 150 pages
       Joe Clark <joeclark@freenet.scri.fsu.edu>

Reimo catalog
     - "A German company... sort of a competitor of westies, doing
       conversions for various years and even non-VW vans."
       Martha Rubin <nrubin@n1.csuhayward.edu>

                                SALES BROCHURES
                                ----- ---------

Colour sales brouchure for 1961 Westfalia
     - folds out to 3 pages
       Michael Heron <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>

Color sales brochure for 1971 Westfalia, "Our Home On The Range"
     - 12 pp
       Pat Walsh <walshp@ippdsgi3.nawc-ad-indy.navy.mil>

                                 REPAIR MANUALS
                                 ------ -------

Bosch Automotive Electric/Electronic Systems
     - technical reference, electrics
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Bosch Automotive Handbook
     - Handy little handbook, data and math
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
     - by Charles Probst
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Bosch Technical Instruction Booklets
     - "L-Jetronic Fuel-Injection System", "Motronic Combined Ignition and
       Fuel-Injection System", "Battery Ignition", "Spark Plugs",
       "Alternators", "Starting Systems"
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Pocket Mechanic
     - Volkswagen Transporter 1.9 and 2.1 litre - water-cooled, from 1985
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Volkswagen Vanagon/Type II Fuel Systems
     - Covers AFC (1980-1983), Digijet (1983-1985 Water-cooled),
       and Digifant (1986-1991)
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

1963-1967 Volkswagen Transporter Workshop Manual Type 2
     - Bentley
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

1963 Shop Manual
     - "It covers all the piddling changes VW made from 1963-1967, and
       basically shows in pictures/words how to tear apart/put together
       EVERYTHING for those years, and has special sections on the
       ambulance, pick up, sliding ragtop repair/replace. It's been an
       invaluable aid to my `66, (Even though some sections have greasy
       fingerprints all over. :)) but is over 1,000 pages in two volumes."
       Eric Oster <ekoman@u.washington.edu>

1968-1979 Volkswagen Station Wagon/Bus Official Service Manual Type 2
     - Bentley
       Wes Fisher <fisher@dao.nrc.ca>
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Repair Manual, Type 2 (Second edition, 6/78)
     - "This is a yellow bound book, that contains additional procedures
       than those printed in the green Bentley book.  I got this at a vw
       parts dept. but don't know if it is still available.  It has the
       gasoline heater diagnosis/repair section in it."
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

1980-1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Official Factory Repair Manual
     - Bentley, includes Diesel, Syncro, and Camper
       Martha Rubin <nrubin@n1.csuhayward.edu>
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

                                 GERMAN BOOKS
                                 ------ -----

A Series of DIY Repair Manuals
     - By Dieter Korp.  "Volume 101 - VW Bus Aug. 1972 to June 1979",
       "Volume 102 - VW Bus July 1979 to Sept. 1982 (All Models W/O
       Diesel)", "Volume 111 - VW Bus Gas Engines From Oct. 1982 (Also
       Diesel and Turbodiesel)".  Also, "Special Volume 122 - VW Bus
       Camper, Make It Yourself (All Models after July 1979)"  Basically,
       how to turn your bus into a camper.  NOTE:  THESE ARE ALL IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Another DIY Repair Series, not as useful, only drawings, no pictures
     - "Volumes 783/784/785 - VW Bus After June 1978 1.6L and 2.0L Air
       Cooled", "Volumes 796/797/798 1982-1984 1.9L Water Cooled", "Volumes
       799/800/801 - VW Bus After 1979 1.6L Diesel and Turbodiesel",
       "Volumes 1006/1007/1008 - VW Bus After March 1985 1.9L & 2.1L Gas
       Engines".  NOTE:  THESE ARE ALL IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

The Complete Book of Volkswagen Types (models)
     - by Lothar Boschen.  "Thick hard-bound book covering ALL the VW cars
       from 1949 to 1985.  And I do mean ALL the models! :) including the
       474, known over here as the Porsche 914." NOTE:  THIS IS IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Everything About the VW Bus
     - by E. Utz Orlopp & Martin Breuninger.  "Little soft-cover book, not
       nearly as technical as 'grosse Buch', but really neat in itself.
       Shows all sorts of customized vans produced in Germany.  Has mostly
       Vanagon body-style buses, but has a little history of the previous
       body-styles."  NOTE:  THIS IS IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

Traveling Know-how (series) "In a VW Bus around the world"
     - by S. & W. Tondok.  "Neat little paperback about this guy and his
       wife who drive round the world in a 72 VW Bus.  Also shows his next
       project:  doing the same thing in a Vanagon-style Bus, with slide-out
       room!"  NOTE:  THIS IS IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

VW Bus-Transporter - The History of a Worldwide Success
     - by Randolf Unruh  "Large, hard-bound, lots of pictures.  This is
       THE book for buses! :) Covers all four generations: Microbus, Bus,
       Vanagon, and Eurovan.  Shows lots of variations.  Has personal
       histories of the men in VW who influenced the developement of the Bus.
       Really neat." NOTE:  THIS IS IN GERMAN.
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

                                     MISC
                                     ----

Illustrated Buyer's Guide: Volkswagen
     - by Peter Vack
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

VW Bus Custom Handbook
     - by Laurence Meredith  "Although British in format, it gives some
       useful info."
       Joel Walker <jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu>

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