[V8] Complications: Bentley Type 44 manual discs

[Samuel Mrowka]

Speaking of these manuals, does anyone have a paper one that they're willing
to part with? The price of $240 at Books4Cars.com is making my eyes roll.
Not new to the list, but first time posting; I've got a '91 5-speed.

~Sam

On Thu, May 22, 2008 at 11:07 PM, <v8-request at audifans.com> wrote:

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> Message: 3
> Date: Wed, 21 May 2008 20:55:08 -0500
> From: Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [V8] Complications:  Bentley Type 44 manual discs
> To: cobram at juno.com
> Cc: V8 at audifans.com
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> Thanks for the correction.  Now I know (...and knowing..............)...
>
> Back to manuals.. I have the V8 manuals printed in binders, but they're
> from a very large .pdf file.  I prefer the physical copy of books and
> catalogs over digital copies, and I can't really explain why.  I like to
> mark pages with fingers, flip back and forth, etc. etc.
>
> I have two copies of the V8 manuals, one printed in 1989 and one in 1993
> (or 1994).  The 1989 is mostly original with a few mechanic's notes here
> and there, but only covers the PT and is lacking in quite a few
> sections.  The 1994 edition is full with PT and ABH engines, and has a
> lot more info in it (airbag, e.g.), but it's a HORRIBLE translation.
> Example?  It instructs to tighten the small bolt at the bottom of the
> right t-belt cover (under oil pump) to 78 ft lbs.  ... wait, what?  That
> bolt's only 2" long and 8mm.. well, it appears that whomever translated
> it didn't understand how German's write their 1's.  With big heads.  And
> how 7's are crossed.  It's written in 3 different fonts, too, weird.
>
> I'm unfamiliar with the Bentley program, is it in pdf format?
>
> I have two laptops.  One's Win95, shoot.. um.. 300Mhz maybe?  I used it
> only for VAG-COM, but the battery's toast.  That one's free for the
> taking.  The other one I have still has a good battery, so it I keep. :)
>
> ~Scott S.
>
>  <cobram at juno.com>
>