Volkswagen Transporter Type 2 all models 1950 - 1962 Workshop Manual

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Repair Manual Description

This manual is a reproduction of the original air cooled Volkswagen service and repair information. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

Years covered 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961 and 1962.

Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 2) covered:

• Volkswagen Type 2 Ambulance
• Volkswagen Type 2 Delivery Van
• Volkswagen Type 2 Kombi
• Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus
• Volkswagen Type 2 Micro Bus De Luxe
• Volkswagen Type 2 Pick-up

Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1131cc, 25hp
• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp
• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 40hp

Transmissions covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen fully synchronized 4-speed manual transmission

Technical highlights:

• Engine and cylinder head service, repair and reconditioning, including bench testing procedures and specifications for 25 through 40 hp motors.
• Solex 26 VFIS, 28 PCI, and 28 PICT carburetors as well as fuel pump troubleshooting, rebuilding, and adjustment.
• Transmission removal, rebuilding, and adjustment, including early and later versions.
• Body repair and replacement procedures, including the sliding fabric sunroof. Detailed painting preparation and procedures.
• Wiring diagrams identified by year.Factory changes and updates are noted in the text by manufacturing date, chassis number, engine number or part number.
• Full explanations of the operation various 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 charts and procedures.

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