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Volkswagen Workshop Manual Types 11, 14 and 15. 1958 - 1960

Our Price.. £69.95 plus shipping.
VW Books Stock Number.. VWB881
Availability from VW Books.. Stock item.

Author.. Robert Bentley

Publisher.. Robert Bentley

ISBN (or publisher's Number).. 0 8376 0392 7

Content description.....

Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen repair information for all Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada. This manual is an historical record of the illustrations and procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding, including: - Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 36hp motors. - Solex 28 PCI carburettor and Solex fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment. Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including ring gear tooth contact for Gleason and Klingelnberg gear sets. Frame, floor and body panel repair. All measurements and detailed cutting, alignment and welding instructions. Painting preparation and procedures. - Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof and convertible top. - Complete wiring diagrams. - All factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number and part number. - Full explanations of the operation of all systems, with exploded views, cutaways and diagrams. - Required workshop equipment, tools, and equipment for local manufacture listings. - Troubleshooting tables for clutch, carburettor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers. - Maintenance and lubrication charts and procedures.

Physical details....

Size.. 210mm x 275mm
Pages / graphical content.. 1016 pp, over 1400 figs, illus.& diags.
Binding.. Softbound
Originally published.. 2001
This page updated.. 09/04/2007 11:53:40