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Volkswagen T3: Transporter, Caravelle, Camper and Vanagon 1979-1992

It has taken some time for Volkswagen's third-generation Transporter to gain the iconic status freely awarded to the first-generation 'Splittie' and its successor, the 'Bay'. Now, however, the T3, also variously called the T25, 'Wedge' or [less flatteringly] the 'Brick', is well and truly established as part of the classic VW scene. In part, this has been down to the soaring prices and limited availability of the earlier models, but perhaps too the T3 has finally been recognized as a worthy successor to those venerable classics, and maybe even cherished as the last of the air-cooled Volkswagens. Topics covered: Background story, 1949-1979.Design concept to production, 1973-1979.Full analysis of the T3's specifications. Air-cooled, diesel and water-cooled engines. Four-wheel-drive and luxury passenger-carrying models. Camping conversions.

1985 Volkswagen Vanagon GL. Sold the diesel Mercedes a few days ago and put the funds towards this. I see many a roadtrips in the future. I know nothing about these other then my friends and family have owned a bunch of VW's- I also had a Golf ever-so-briefly last year.

a cake made by my sister for the birthday boy - who drives around Portland in his vanagon

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.