Product 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. Features:

Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 25hp and 36hp motors

Solex 28 PCI carburetor and Solex fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment

Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including special needle bearings on synchromesh transmissions

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, carburetor, fuel pump, steering, brakes, generator, starter, and wipers

Maintenance and lubrication chars and procedures

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1038295 in Books
• Published on: 1998-11
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 704 pages

Hot VW's Magazine - April 1999
This is a book that has been needed by those of us in the restoration end of the VW hobby for a long time. Original issues bring big bucks, and there aren't many of them left. I guard my copy with my life. Just about every question that can come up during the restoration of an Oval Window is answered . . . Not only does this book show the original engine, tranny, and brake stuff, but it also shows how to replace a window winder mechanism or adjust a door. There are large readable wiring diagrams, with all the specifications. If you've got an Oval, you've got to have this book.

Customer Reviews

This book will answer any question you have
If you're restoring a zwitter or an oval beetle, this book will tell you all you ever wanted to know, it's extremely descriptive and packed with illustrations. The book covers everything from replacing a door handle, to an almost complete rebuild of the engine. This book is one companion you don't want to be without.

If you have an oval, you *need* this book
The big blue book for the 52-57 vw's is the best there is out there, plenty of pic and excellent explanation of all the procedures. Perfect for the person wanting to do a good restoration to one of these 45+ year old cars, a must have.