Volkswagen Types 11, 14 and 15, Beetle, Karmann Ghia 1958 - 1960 Workshop Manual

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Volkswagen Repair Manual Description

• Volkswagen Repair Manual Types covered - 11, 14, and 15, years 1958, 1959 and 1960.

Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original air cooled Volkswagen service information for all Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.

Air-cooled Volkswagens (Type 11, 14, 15) covered:

• Volkswagen Type 11 Beetle Sedan
• Volkswagen Type 14 Karmann Ghia Coupe
• Volkswagen Type 15 Beetle Convertible
• Volkswagen Type 141 Karmann Ghia Convertible

Engines covered in this Volkswagen repair manual:

• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp (from August 1957)
• Volkswagen Air-cooled Type 1 "upright" engine 1192cc, 36hp (from August 1959)

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 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, 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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