Purchase "how to keep your VW alive" for all Vanag

[vwsurftrip]

Is it worthwhile to purchase the bible "How to keep your Volkswagen alive" for a watercooled Vanagon? The book supposedly covers VW up the year 1979, but for a complete newbie like myself, should I have it on hand even if I plan on driving a later built Vanagon from 1983-90 or even a T4?

Thank you,

Aaron

[Johanna]

I think it's only Aircooled, I had a look at it in a shop once (and not even Aircooled T25s as far as I could tell)

[Hacksawbob]

It is a fantastic book, gives you a walk through of the flat four engine and engine mechanics, brakes, clutch CV's the works. May not be water cooled but it will stand you in good stead as a basic beginers book. Some of his theories have been put down of late but dont let that put you off. Brilliant drawings and written from the point of view of someone who really cares. Buy it to read on the plane, it will pay for itself within a month of ownership. Especially the buyers guide. Dont forget to look at the buyers guide on brickyard aswell though for a slightly more practical approach to van purchasing.

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/VehicleSpec ... o/menu.htm

[sixsprings]

It is a fantastic book,

i'm with bob


no im not, it's better than he says.

seriously, it'd be a good read, even for thise that don't do spanners and whilst it's true that it doesn't do watercooled, the parts on wheel bearings, staying calm, mechanical sympathy and countless others are all relevant to anyone but a new car driver, imho.

buy it, you won't be dissapointed, and remember
the front of the engine, is the front of the engine

[Hacksawbob]

he he "front means front!"