Volkswagon Workshop Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960, Beetle and Karmann Ghia (Volkswagen) [Paperback]

Volkswagen of America (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0837603927 | ISBN-13: 978-0837603926 | Publication Date: April 2003

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 a 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 carburetor and Solex fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment. -Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including ring gear tooth contact for Gleason and Klingelnberg toothing. -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 and part number -Full explanations of the operation of all systems, with exploded views, cuataways 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 charts and procedures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 1016 pages
• Publisher: Bentley Publishers (April 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0837603927
• ISBN-13: 978-0837603926
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,531,790 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best book ever, September 15, 2005

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This review is from: Volkswagon Workshop Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-1960, Beetle and Karmann Ghia (Volkswagen) (Paperback)

After using gregorys/hayes manuals for my Landcruiser for the last 10 years this was like a big breath of fresh air. The detail is unbelievable and the book contains some really good pointers on how to tweak items to get them to fit not just how to put them together. Things like mm clearance on trim parts was great!! The book also has instructions that are very good for a novice car restorer like myself.

Only thing that would be good is if a folder style version was available (like the original) so I could photocopy pages and take them to the workshop.