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Which manual contains the most info Haines or Chilton or? I've heard there is more than just those two but Idk what the are called lol any suggestions? My old Chilton manual got destroyed in bad weather lol
Best manual?
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Haynes actually owns Chilton now, so they're basically the same. Bentley is the most in-depth, but $100 + for the 2 volume set.
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I always liked Chilton better, when I was young, and driving fairly simple cars. Now I have a few Volkswagen’s and I own the Bentley books for said cars. Here you go…
Volkswagen Passat B5 B5.5 1998-2005 Service Manual (Two Volume Set)
Service to Volkswagen owners is of top priority to Volkswagen and has always included the continuing development and introduction of new and expanded services. The aim throughout this manual has been simplicity, clarity and completeness, with practical explanations, step-by-step procedures, and...
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Yeah I don't have 150+ to put down on the books right now damn this sucks
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I may have something for you buddy. I’ll message you tomorrow.
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Go to the info base forum here. I have a copy of the service manual in my google drive link.
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VW Part Numbers (ETKA), diagrams, and general procedures !
EDIT BY VAGguy: I have a bunch of files (ETKA and general procedures) in a Google drive link. B5.5 below. Part Numbers for US-Spec 1998-2005 Passat B5 98-01 1.8t 20V 09/97-08/99 MY98,99 AEB** 08/99-05/00 MY00 ATW 05/00-08/00 MY01 AUG 2.8L 30V v6 10/97-08/00 AHA including 4motion 08/99-05/05...
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Well,
You could always go into WTB-WTT Section of this forum and post up a want ad for a Bentley Manual. There are people in this forum that either have multiple copies of the Bentley or have sold off their car and still have the manual laying around and may be willing to sell it.
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Chilton / Haynes will get you a vast more knowledge and insight than having nothing at all.
The Bentley as mentioned before is much more finite with instructions and details.
The Bentley as mentioned before is much more finite with instructions and details.
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I'm interested how much?
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I looked at it was kinda confused on which parts of it are for my car lolGo to the info base forum here. I have a copy of the service manual in my google drive link.
VW Part Numbers (ETKA), diagrams, and general procedures !
EDIT BY VAGguy: I have a bunch of files (ETKA and general procedures) in a Google drive link. B5.5 below. Part Numbers for US-Spec 1998-2005 Passat B5 98-01 1.8t 20V 09/97-08/99 MY98,99 AEB** 08/99-05/00 MY00 ATW 05/00-08/00 MY01 AUG 2.8L 30V v6 10/97-08/00 AHA including 4motion 08/99-05/05...
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What information are you looking for specifically?. The manuals sometimes don't include some information. I bought a manual for a Passat that didn't include information I needed, but the information on my specific Passat engine was included in an Audi manual I have from an Allroad I have...Strangely enough, the Audi manual didn't include the information I needed for the engine that was in it. You can usually find manuals at your local library too
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I'm just trying to be prepared for any future problems that I might have and my Chilton manual was destroyed by bad weather just recently
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Plus I have the very distinct feeling ill end up rebuilding or replacing 90% of this car before it and I are done with each other so it is something I am definitely going to need
$40, or best offer, plus shipping. Manual is in very nice shape,
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Yeah a certain kind of (VW) understanding is required to cipher certain sections of the ETKA.
I can't speak for others but with myself I tend to take it for granted that not all people understand the ETKA catalog.
Even the name itself eluded me until I asked some guy at a dealer parts house what ETKA stood for.
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Is it two books or one? And I don't currently have any money to spare but soon as I do I'll let you know could you figure out how much shipping is? If it's two books I'll gladly pay the 40
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