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by Tom Wilson (Author) "Simple as it may sound, before beginning an engine rebuild, first decide if a rebuild is necessary..." (more)
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Complete details for rebuilding air-cooled engines in all chassis from 1961 to 1983: Beetle, Ghia, Bus, Squareback, 411/412 and Porsche 914. The text includes chapters on how to remove, disassemble, inspect and assemble engines, and recondition cylinder heads and crankcase internals.

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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: HP Trade (January 1, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0895862255
  • ISBN-13: 978-0895862259
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #29,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Grade Advice, October 8, 2003
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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.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive guide to rebuilding your air-cooled VW engine., September 18, 1996
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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
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars An execellant book to have in the shop,
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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
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5.0 out of 5 stars A must have ...
...if you're thinking about rebuilding a classic VW air-cooled engine and an excellent addition to your "tech" library if you own a classic VW. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mike

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tutorial text
Bought this for my son to use during his first engine build. Easy to follow & plenty of illustrations.
Published 3 months ago by neithernet

5.0 out of 5 stars Best VW Rebuild Book
I had to drop and rebuild my 1979 VW bus engine and this was the perfect book for that job. The pictures are a great companion to the written instructions. Read more
Published 11 months ago by T. Veilleux

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent content - photos too small - would buy again
This a well prepared thesis. The details provided by the author are excellent and the reference matterial useful. Read more
Published 18 months ago by James M. Hillman

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This book is fantastic. Its very detailed and gives you the information you need to do this job proficiently.
Published on June 27, 2007 by Elizabeth Thorpe

3.0 out of 5 stars How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine
The How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen air-Cooled Engine was over my head.
Published on May 22, 2007 by Brian J. Sullivan

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I have not used this manual yet, but it appears to have the information I need to maintain my 1971 VW Super beetle convertable show car.
Published on March 8, 2007 by Dennis Mahlum

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
Truly an invaluable book. I am rebuilding my 1600cc dual port engine with this, and John Muir's "How to Keep You're Volkswagen Alive". Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buen libro, simple, bién explicado, con buenas fotografías
Muy buen libro, refleja claridad de ideas y sus recomendaciones son de gran utilidad. A pesar de estar en idioma inglès, se entiende perfectamente. Read more
Published on September 23, 2006 by Pablo Lynch

5.0 out of 5 stars From a Porsche 914 Point Of View
My opinion of this very useful book is from a Porsche 914 perspective. This book is going to really cover the basics and give a good overview of what you're getting into. Read more
Published on July 16, 2006 by Greg Treadway

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