Volkswagen Vanagon (inc. Diesel, Syncro and Camper) 1980 - 1991 Workshop Manual

By: Bentley Publishers . Hardbound, ISBN:

Repair Manual Description

Service to Volkswagen owners is of top priority to the Volkswagen organization and has always included the continuing development and introduction of new and expanded services. This manual has been prepared with the Volkswagen owner in mind. The aim throughout has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures and accurate specifications.

Though the do-it-yourself Volkswagen owner will find this manual indispensable as a source of detailed maintenance and repair information, the Volkswagen owner who has no intention of working on his or her car will find that reading and owning this manual will make it possible to discuss repairs more intelligently with a professional technician.

Covers years 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991.

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.

Engines:

• 1.6L diesel (engine code: CS)
• 1.9L water-cooled Digijet (engine code: DH) 2.01 air-cooled (engine code: CV)
• 2.1L water-cooled Digifant (engine code: MV)

Transmissions:

• 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)