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52 of 52 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tom Wilson's book brings the mystique of engine rebuilding down to a level that your average backyard mechanic can understand. It is as easy to use as John Muir's book when is comes to rebuilding a VW engine. It does not take hundreds of hours to do nor does it take thousand of dollars. Rebuild kits with cylinders, pistons, etc are relatively cheap and, if these parts are servicable, a gasket kit and rings will be well under a hundred dollars. I rebuilt my engine for about three hundred dollars and it runs like a charm. It took one week to do part time; about twenty hours. Little in the way of specialized equipment is needed. Machining, if needed, is usually minimal and not costly. I only have the usual range of socket wrenches and stuff and no specialized equipment. Muir's book even tells you how to make inexpensive substitutes that work excedingly well. Wilson's book cuts to the chase and tells you what you need to know. If you have an average level of mechanical ability you can do this.
23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Unlike the other two canonical manuals for air-cooled VWs (The official Bentley Shop Manual and the John Muir Compleat Idiot Guide), this one focuses on removing, rebuilding, and reinstalling the engine. It describes rebuilding procedures more clearly and in more detail, and feels more "current" than the other manuals. If you are contemplating a rebuild of your bug, bus, early vanagon, porsche 914, squareback or other air-cooled VW engine, this inexpensive manual will easily pay for itself by reducing the amount of time you spend puzzling over procedures and improving your chances for a successful, high-quality rebuild. The only complaint I have is that color pictures would be nice, but would undoubtedly raise the price
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If you are knowledgeable about engines but not VW's this book is for you. Tom Wilson solves the mystery of what part goes to what engine. Mr.Wilson even tells you how to identify the old 36hp engines no longer used. He tells where to find part numbers what parts to replace for street use and what to replace for hard high rpm use. Terms like crank whip,counter weight, and such are explained. While aimed primarly at the street Beetle owner a valuable addition to the shop library, specialy if you are starting with a pile of parts
Most Recent Customer Reviews
great book
Excellent book. Great for stock rebuilds and from first timers to pros. Covers all aircooled vw motors. Covers dos and donts to help you rebuild your motor the right way
Published 1 month ago by dubbin64
A great Rebuild Manual for VW Air-cooled Engines
This is a well-written book about VW engine rebuilding. It covers the Types 1 through 4 air-cooled engines. Read more
Published 2 months ago by David Thompson
How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine (All models, 1961 and...
A must have if you own an air cooled VW from 1979 and older. This is a perfect compliment with your other service manuals and if you (which after 40 years most need it) find that... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jack Miller
good
bad paper, but good information. i expected more, but it s helpfull, maybe it should cost a pair of bucks less.
Published 4 months ago by esteb2002
very usefull!
If it was in italian it was better...
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good manual for all cars!
thanks to VW tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx
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good manual for all cars!
thanks to VW tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx tnx
Published 7 months ago by Alessandro Zocco
Awesome stuff.
If your gonna build VW motors this book is a must have. I have learned a lot about VW motors with this. It is packed with info. The writer of this book knows his stuff. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Derek
Rev your engine
This book is very clear and easy to read and follow. I am glad I added it to my library.
Published 10 months ago by Jim Oyen
A great book for the first-time engine builder.
If this is your first VW rebuild, this book will help you through it. VW's are a bit different from other engines, and the author takes you through the process step by step.
Published 11 months ago by JerryCPP
a good book for vw aircooled angine
The book described clearly about the know how in vw aircooled engine, but it will be much better if it printed in color....:-)
Published 17 months ago by hendra
How to rebuild your air cooled engine
Excellent book with tips and original assembly procedures that are very key to efficient dis-assembly and re-assembly
Published 18 months ago by J. Hardman
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Simple as it may sound, before beginning an engine rebuild, first decide if a rebuild is necessary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bellhousing nuts, apply white grease, bellhousing studs, left case half, intake air distributor, insert cam bearings, case parting line, upper bellhousing bolts, right case half, sparkplug threads, gland nut threads, cinch bolt, generator pedestal, case savers, steel thread inserts, flywheel lock, bellhousing area, bellhousing flange, sparkplug hole, breather box, fuel ring, thermostat cable, fan housing, case halves, transaxle mounts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Panel Truck, Station Wagon, Pickup Truck, Karmann Ghia, Super Beetle, Flywheel Oil-Seal Bore, Rod-Bearing Journal Diameter New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Simple as it may sound, before beginning an engine rebuild, first decide if a rebuild is necessary. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
bellhousing nuts, apply white grease, bellhousing studs, left case half, intake air distributor, insert cam bearings, case parting line, upper bellhousing bolts, right case half, sparkplug threads, gland nut threads, cinch bolt, generator pedestal, case savers, steel thread inserts, flywheel lock, bellhousing area, bellhousing flange, sparkplug hole, breather box, fuel ring, thermostat cable, fan housing, case halves, transaxle mounts Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Panel Truck, Station Wagon, Pickup Truck, Karmann Ghia, Super Beetle, Flywheel Oil-Seal Bore, Rod-Bearing Journal Diameter New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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