Best T3 manual? Trans oil? Much Thanks

dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 23 Nov 2008, 1:07 pm

#681036

Hi All,

I've recently moved to my most modern VW, an 89 Transporter Trakka Conversion. After having many Bays I am totally in love with the driveability and reliability, tis amazing!! Mind you my heart still flutters a bit when I see a bay...

Anyways I was wondering if anybody had a recommentation for a engine/vehicle manual for the bus? I'm mainly familiar with the aircooleds and keen to get a comprehensive book for the 2.1 litre water coooled to help my familiarity. ANy suggestions most welcome.

Also just wondering what transmission oil to use? Planning to give it a thorough clean up and put in some new oil. Once again any reco's most appreciated.

Cheers,
Dustin

Menangler Custom Title Time!

1,991 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 23 Nov 2008, 4:13 pm

#681067

Dustin,
Your heart will stop flutterin' when you see a Bay after you drive your T3 some more!!

The only Manual for a T3 that is any good is the Robert Bently manual, it is expensive but worth it.

You have a couple of choices with gear oil, normal 80-90 gear oil, or a good synthetic equivalent, the T3 2wd 5 speed gearboxes do tend to kill the odd pinion bearing especially when towing. the oil can get too hot so if you use if for towing get a good synthetic.

And don't forget to do a coolant flush and use genuine VW coolant.
Dave

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grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 23 Nov 2008, 5:12 pm

#681076

Those Bently manuals sre brilliant,well worth the money spent.I have seen some of the other cheaper versions and they leave a lot to be desired. cheers Les

dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 25 Nov 2008, 7:09 pm

#681479

Great! Thanks for the help, definitley agree with getting good quality products for the long run.

There's not much doubt I am sold on the water cooled, quietness, reliability and oodles of power!

Ciao

Transparu Seriously Crusin Dubber

154 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 26 Nov 2008, 8:36 am

#681571

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

Presently about USD63 from Amazon FWIW.

SOME errors in it but I wouldn't be without it. Probably had it 12 years.

CD is about USD10 delivered to Australia. See:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-1991-VW-VANAGON-SERVICE-REPAIR-MANUAL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a1Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem260318757394QQitemZ260318757394QQptZMotorsQ5fManualsQ5fLiterature
(or search for it on ebay.)
I am not sure that this is a legit copy.

Dave

dusto81 Officially Full-On Dubber

229 posts · joined Feb 2005 · 29 Nov 2008, 8:53 pm

#682224

Hmm, expensive for the good one, but I'd love to have something good when on the road, espeically out camping.. just in case.
I might buy that ebay CD, only $10 and I'll let you know what it's like, worth a shot, but I'll get the one you swear by too I reckon.
Cheers again