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| posted on November 23rd, 2008 at 01:07 PM |
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Best T3 manual? Trans oil? Much Thanks
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
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| posted on November 23rd, 2008 at 04:13 PM |
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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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| posted on November 23rd, 2008 at 05:12 PM |
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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
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| posted on November 25th, 2008 at 07:09 PM |
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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
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| posted on November 26th, 2008 at 08:36 AM |
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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_W0Q...
(or search for it on ebay.)
I am not sure that this is a legit copy.
Dave
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| posted on November 29th, 2008 at 08:53 PM |
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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
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