Question About The Idiot Manual

[CNSRANCH]

I see some used Muir manuals on the 'net.......
The latest edition is #19 - when was it published?
Is it necessary to own the latest?
I'm not cheap, just thrifty

[Bluemanx]

l have one that's pretty old, it does me well.
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If you don't have time to do it right the first time, ...when will you have the time to do it over ?

[ach60]

John Muir died so any update after say '79 really isn't an update anyway.
I like the spiral bound ones, they're easier to use.
Don't us it for technical data, but use it for how to do it if you don't have a clue.
Back in the '70's it's how I started working on VW's.
3 days left on this one for $4.25 and zero bids
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOW-TO-KEEP-YOUR-VOLKSWAGE...mp;vxp=mtr
If you already know how to work on cars, then just get the Bentley Manual.
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Good Luck
Al

[911pickup]

I recently watched a You Tube video on John Muir. He was quite the character.

I have his book and use it on a regular basis. The one thing I find lacking with his book is diagrams/photos. I'm more of a visual learner and photos help me a lot.

[CNSRANCH]

Thanks all.

Found a Haynes manual and the Idiot Book for $17 and free shipping. Ought to get me started.

[vwracerdave]

Please understand those 2 manuals will help you take it apart and put it back together and keep it running. I would not trust the torgue specs or other critical measurements listed in the books.
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[joescoolcustoms]

I use the Bentley manuals. I have had one since 1981. I have three I use, the Blue, Green and Orange manuals. (Correspond to different types of VWs).
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