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lakedawgs
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 Posted: Wed Jan 21, 2015 7:54 pm Post subject: Got my Bentley manual, WOO HOO, couple of questions |
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Got my Bentley manual today, all 1100+ pages in one volume.
While I knew it was THE manual to have, I am amazed after flipping through it for an hour or so. What an amazing resource.
I really wish it had a basic index in the back. First thing I have come across is that I cannot find info about replacing the ignition switch. I know I will find it soon enough.
Also, do any of you do anything special with the handling of this book? I have thought about drilling holes for a binder to hold the book. Just wondering about ways to take care of this book that I paid $90 for new (yeah, I found a deal) and I know I am going to be hard on it over the years. I know $90 is a pittance in the grand scheme of restoring my Squareback but would like to do what I can.
Also, any of you thinking......do I need this......YES, you need this book more than you know, whatever your level of auto experience.
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squaretobehip
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The big blue Bentley can be a little hard to use. I went looking through mine, and then through my originals and the closest thing I could find was the section on the steering lock. I didn't even see an Electrical section in my original 1500 manuals. User ataraxia could probably guide you through any ignition switch questions.
The steering lock section I'm talking about is under E-10 - 22.
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ataraxia
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I'd suggest that you make photocopies of the sections you're planning to use so that you don't trash the book.
I actually use my blue Bentley because I have an original set of workshop manuals that are more for reference. I make copies of the pages I will use if they're in color (from the original manuals) but I realize that most people don't have a scanner/copier at home.
Replacing the ignition is a good time. There is a thread on the forum about replacing the ignition switch. There are two ways to do it and the 'best' way is the one you're most comfortable doing. One way is shown in the Bentley-the other way is from personal experience. The chosen method is also determined by any other issues you encounter in the column.
What's wrong with your ignition switch? Do you have one to replace the existing switch? |
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lakedawgs
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The ignition switch accepts the key and turns but what I have to do to start the car is insert the key, turn it and push a button the previous owner installed on the dash.
Also, on the other side of the steering column, opposite the ignition switch, the cover/cap, has been removed and there are a couple of wires hanging out and taped up.
This is not am immediate problem but will have to be addressed over the course of the car's restoration. I will find the info in Bentley and look for the thread you mentioned.
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The ignition switch accepts the key and turns but what I have to do to start the car is insert the key, turn it and push a button the previous owner installed on the dash.
Also, on the other side of the steering column, opposite the ignition switch, the cover/cap, has been removed and there are a couple of wires hanging out and taped up.
This is not am immediate problem but will have to be addressed over the course of the car's restoration. I will find the info in Bentley and look for the thread you mentioned.
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Been there, done that. 
That plastic cap used to cover a bakalite (sp?) disk that those now taped wires went to. Without the cap, inserting the key can push the other side out of the housing. Cap gets lost, little pc gets broken/lost. So you install push-button, (almost) just like the new cars with push-button start! After months of trying to repair mine, I just replaced with a 68 T1 column. Not original, but Works fine.
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lakedawgs
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I don't really mind the push button start at this point, as it is there and done. I just need to get the cheesy wiring cleaned up......all over the vehicle.
Just one of the many projects on a newly acquired, 50 year old, VW.
Right now if I get bored working on one thing, there are tons of other things to move on to.
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The first thing I do with a new shop manual is kick it aroun the dirty shop floor for a bit.
Also helps to make sure your hands are extra greasy when you handle it.
Don't want to go lookin like a newb....
Plus, if it gets oil-soaked, it will help preserve it, make it more water resistant.
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lakedawgs
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| That is funny. One side of me agrees and says, just use the damn thing like any other manual, but the other side say, hold on dude, you paid a $100 for that thing. I have a feeling the first guy will win. |
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| lakedawgs wrote: |
| That is funny. One side of me agrees and says, just use the damn thing like any other manual, but the other side say, hold on dude, you paid a $100 for that thing. I have a feeling the first guy will win. |
Bob keeps his on the book shelf, but I know he does use it every now and then (after he washes his hands). He's also got the brown Bentley (with color wiring diagrams), that I see him use more often. It's even got grease on some of the pages. 
He tells me that they're tools, and should be treated as such. 
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| I use a used Haynes manual for more routine stuff and the Bentley when I need detailed info or procedures. |
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First time you use the book it will pay for itself, so in reality it didn't cost you a penny
Use it but care for it. Back when we only had manuals to work from, they were brought out on the floor, in the cars, under the hoods, everywhere they were needed and they lasted years. They were usually Mitchell manuals for around $400 bucks per year but paid for themselves for 25 years |
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