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Dale M.
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Yes.. I have it and find it to be good reference material...
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Rick Leddon
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| I also have that book and have used it as a guide to rebuilt an engine. Lots of detail and doesn't leave anything to chance. Rick |
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andk5591
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jpjohns
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Great book!
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Bluggy
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Thanks so much guys for all the feedback and replies..I will order it now.
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clonebug
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Order this one too...
It has all the torque specs and other specs for the VW engine and for that matter the whole car.
https://www.amazon.com/Beetle-Karmann-through-Mode...Src=detail
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Bluggy
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Ok thanks, will do. That was the first one I saw too but thought the one I listed would have had all the specs, will get this one too.
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