Type 25 Robert Bentley Owners Workshop Manual

The Official Volkswagen Vanagon / Type 25 (T3) Service Manual: 1980–1991 by Robert Bentley is the definitive factory-authorised reference for the maintenance, service, and repair of all T3 platform Transporters and Vanagons, including Syncro 4WD and Westfalia camper models.

This comprehensive manual is based directly on Volkswagen’s own workshop documentation, combining factory-level repair detail with Bentley’s clear, illustrated explanations. With over 1,300 pages of step-by-step instructions, wiring diagrams, photographs, and engineering drawings, this is the single most complete and accurate technical guide available for T3 enthusiasts, restorers, and professional workshops.

The manual covers air-cooled, water-cooled, and diesel engines, detailing every procedure from routine servicing and tune-ups to complete engine rebuilds, transmission overhauls, body repairs, and electrical diagnostics. It also includes special information for Westfalia camper interiors, Syncro 4WD systems, and factory heating and air-conditioning components, making it indispensable for anyone maintaining or restoring a Vanagon or Type 25.

A dedicated appendix section covers routine maintenance tasks, such as changing oil, replacing bulbs, filters, and fluids, complete with factory maintenance tables and lubricant specifications.

Engines Covered:

• 1.6L Diesel (engine code: CS)

• 1.9L Water-cooled Digijet (engine code: DH)

• 2.0L Air-cooled (engine code: CV)

• 2.1L Water-cooled Digifant (engine code: MV)

Transmissions Covered:

• 090 3-speed Automatic (rear-wheel drive)

• 091 4-speed Manual (rear-wheel drive)

• 094 5-speed Manual (rear-wheel drive)

• 094-4WD 5-speed Manual Syncro (four-wheel drive)

Technical Features:

• Full engine and cylinder head service procedures, including complete teardown and rebuild guides

• Fuel injection system testing, removal, and refitting for Digijet and Digifant systems

• Exhaust and EGR system repair and component replacement

• Transmission, driveline, and Syncro 4WD system adjustment, troubleshooting, and rebuild procedures

• Suspension repair including front struts, stabiliser bars, springs, and alignment data

• Heating and air-conditioning service, including the auxiliary gas heater and blower units

• Electrical system troubleshooting with complete factory wiring diagrams for every model and year

• Bodywork and adjustment data for doors, panels, bumpers, and Westfalia camper interiors

• Routine maintenance charts, torque specs, wear limits, and tolerance tables throughout

• Factory procedures for frame alignment, lubrication, and system diagnostics

• Covers both LHD and RHD configurations

Whether you’re rebuilding a Syncro transmission, troubleshooting Digifant fuel injection, or maintaining your camper’s heating and A/C, this manual provides every technical detail required for professional-quality work.

Models Covered:

• Volkswagen Type 25 / T3 Vanagon (1980–1991)

• VW Transporter Bus and Kombi models

• VW Caravelle passenger models

• VW Westfalia camper models

• VW Syncro 4WD variants

• VW Pick-up and Double Cab (Doka) models

Specification:

• Title: Official Volkswagen Vanagon / Type 25 (T3) Service Manual 1980–1991

• Author: Robert Bentley

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 1388

• Language: English

• Publisher: Bentley Publishers

• Condition: New