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Bentley VW Official Service Manual for 1966-69 Beetle and Ghia, V121
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This book features full wiring diagrams (including 6-volt systems), convertible top repair, carburetor rebuilding (30 PICT-1 and 30 PICT-2) and comprehensive year and model specifications and troubleshooting tables. Like the later-model Type 1 manual, this is a comprehensive source for service and repair information.
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Bentley VW Official Service Manual for 1970-79 Beetle, Super Beetle & Karmann Ghia, V179
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Volkswagen Repair Manual: Super Beetle, Beetle and Karmann Ghia: 1970-1979 is a definitive reference source of technical automotive repair and maintenance information for the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Type 1 models.
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Bentley VW Official Service Manual for 68-79 Type 2, V279
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The Volkswagen Repair Manual: Station Wagon / Bus: 1968-1979 is a definitive reference source of technical automotive repair and maintenance information for the classic air-cooled Volkswagen Type 2 models.
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Bentley VW Official Service Manual for 1968-73 Type 3, VSQU
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If you have a Type 3 you HAVE to have this book, if nothing else for the Fuel Injection information! This Type 3 Manual covers the Fastback (Type 3 Sedan) and the Squareback of Model Years 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973
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VW Workshop Manual for 1952-57 Types 11, 14, and 15, V157
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Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 40 years, a vintage reprint of original air-cooled Volkswagen repair information for all Volkswagen Type 1 (Beetle and Karmann Ghia) models sold in the USA and Canada. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.
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VW Workshop Manual Types 11, 14, and 15: 1958-60, V160
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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 sold in the USA and Canada. This historical archive edition covers procedures for routine maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and rebuilding.
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VW 1200 Workshop Manual: 1961-65, V165
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Volkswagen 1200 Repair Manual: 1961-1965 Type 11, 14, and 15
Now available after being out-of-print for nearly 25 years, a vintage reprint of original Volkswagen service and repair information for air cooled Volkswagen 1200 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.
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1950-62 Type 2, by Robert Bentley, V262
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1950-62 Type 2, by Robert Bentley, V262 is a single volume reference for models sold in the USA and Canada. 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.
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1963-67 Type 2, by Robert Bentley, V267
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1963-67 Type 2, by Robert Bentley, V267 is in the same tradition as our classic 1961-1965 Type 1 manual, this manual offers owners of 1960s vintage Transporters the long out-of-print factory repair information. Indispensable to anyone interested in the history or restoration of the Transporter, this book includes complete coverage of 1200 and 1500 engines, dual-circuit brakes, and body dimension specifications for all models-even those with sliding sunroof. Factory updates are listed by chassis number and date introduced. This is the one book no serious Type 2 enthusiast should be without.918 pages (not a misprint), 1450 illustrations and diagrams, with 17 PAGES of wiring diagrams.
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1961-67 Type 3, by Robert Bentley, V367
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Volkswagen Workshop Manual, 1961-67 Type 3, by Robert Bentley, V367 are like the bible for people who work on their own aircooled VW. A detailed reference with excellent wiring diagrams and illustrations/pictures. 1152 pages, and over 2000 illustrations/diagrams. 238 pages of electrical wiring diagrams. If you have a vintage T-3, THIS is the book you need! This covers the Fastback, Squareback, Notchback, and T-3 karmann ghia 1500 Coupe.
1152 pages Over 2000 figures, illustrations and diagrams Volkswagen Part No. LPV 800 139 ISBN-13: 978-0-8376-1192-1
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Hayne's 1954-79 Beetle and Ghia VW Repair Manual
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Haynes Manuals document a teardown and rebuild of an actual car. A fairly good resource and reference book. The Haynes manuals are best used together WITH the corresponding Bentley Manual, alone they are technically light. Lots of well done photographs.
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VW Transporter 1700, 1800 and 2000, 1972-1979 (Haynes Manuals)
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264 pages, 533 illustrations/diagrams. Written with "hands on" experience and instructions for using common tools. Haynes Manuals document a teardown and rebuild of an actual car. A fairly good resource and reference book. These manuals are best used together WITH the corresponding Bentley Manual. Lots of well done photographs make these especially useful.
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VW Vanagon (Air-Cooled), 1980-1983 (Haynes Manuals)
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The pictures/diagrams are not quite as good as the factory repair manual, but at one quarter of the price this is a much better deal. This book is great for routine maintenance as well as troubleshooting problems and repairs. Not as good as the Bently Manuel but does a good job explaining the basics. Quick and easy to follow guide links hundreds of photos with step by step procedures. Wiring diagrams and spark plug diagnosis. Haynes Manuals document a teardown and rebuild of an actual car. A fairly good resource and reference book. These manuals are best used together WITH the corresponding Bentley Manual. Lots of well done photographs make these especially useful.
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Bosch Fuel Injection & Engine Management
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If you have an injected car, this book is a MUST. Extensive chapters on FI theory, and exceptional troubleshooting procedures. Complete theory, troubleshooting, service, and high performance tuning of Bosch fuel injection systems. Includes Motronic, L-Jetronic, KE-Jetronic, K-Jetronic and D-Jetronic systems. This is the ONLY book that fully explains how Bosch systems work and how to get the most out of racing and high performance tuning modifications.
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The Beetle Owners Survival Manual, by Jim Tyler, 1-85532-972-7
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The Beetle Owners Survival Manual, by Jim Tyler, 1-85532-972-7 is written for the semi-skilled enthusiasts, this guidebook takes readers through the most basic servicing routines and offers advice on buying a Bug, and dealing with professional shops. Most Beetle followers are not necessarily all-out restorers and engineering fanatics, they just want to keep their cars on the road and in good working order, perhaps indulging in a bit of body or engine soup-up. This book is written precisely for THAT sort of semi-skilled enthusiasts, this guidebook takes readers through the most basic servicing routines and offers advice on buying a Bug, and dealing with professional restorers.
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The Complete Kadron Manual, by Frank Camper, 66pgs, Paperback
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The Complete Kadron Manual, by Frank Camper, 66pgs, Paperback, "How to Tune, Race, Troubleshoot, and Rebuild" is a sorely needed manual for the popular Kadron 40/44 carburetor. The author went to great lengths to cover common adjustments and repairs, as well as the more "unknown" ones. Must have if you have single or dual Kadron carburetors! This books covers simple jobs like how to tune them, and more advanced topics like troubleshooting and rebuilding the Solex/Brosol/Kadron 40/44 EIS carburetor. The carb is known by many names, "Solexes", "Kads", "K-dogs", "Kay-Drones", "Kadruns", etc etc. Regardless of how you pronounce it, this book is a must have!
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VW Transporter 1600 Workshop Manual: 1968-79 1600cc, by Haynes
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Step by step procedures with hundreds of photos. Troubleshooting section, detailed wiring diagrams, and spark plug diagnosis. Haynes VW Transporter Repair Manual document a teardown and rebuild of an actual car. One customer said that this book allowed him to pretend to be a mechanic! The book includes a glossary for easy reference and simple step by step instructions for any repair. Strongly recommend that you keep this next to your tool and emergency kit on long road trips.
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Weber Tech Manual, by Bob Tomlinson
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This book was not produced by Weber, but is a very good book for understanding the Weber carburetor, nonetheless. This is the only weber book that covers the ICT. 145 pages, 247 B&W illustrations. There is some "backpatting" by author to VW shop association (read thru it), but it's still a good book.
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Haynes Weber Carburetor Manual: Including Zenith, Stromberg and SU Carburetors (Haynes Manuals)
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This book does not go into carburetor theory and operation much at all, but it has all the specs needed, and has carburetor break down diagrams and procedures to get you through the job.
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How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive (The Idiot Book), by John Muir
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First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the knowledge to handle every situation they will come across with any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers. With easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information -- for novice and veteran mechanics alike -- anecdotal descriptions, and clear language, this book takes the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures, and offers some chuckles along the way. This edition features new information on troubleshooting, new photos, and an updated resource list.
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Volkswagen Beetle: How to Build & Modify, by Leclair & Anderson
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Volkswagen Beetle: How to Build & Modify, By Eric LeClair & Susan Anderson is a fantastic book for those not "Restoring" their beetle. If you are building a custom car, THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!
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How To Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle, by LeClair-Anderson-Airkooled
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How To Restore Your Volkswagen Beetle, by LeClair-Anderson-Airkooled will give you the information you need to bring your old or new Beetle project back to life. Throughout the Beetle's successful run, many of these cars have been relegated to project car status due to their age or condition. Airkooled Kustoms, a VW restoration shop in Hazel Green, Alabama, brings its expertise in restoring these cars to book form with this all-encompassing compilation. Restoring your Beetle is covered through step-by-step sequences from unbolting that first nut through polishing the paint on your freshly restored Bug. The specialists at Airkooled Kustoms walk you through the proper disassembly methods, restoring versus replacing components, and reassembling your restored Bug, covering everything related to the body, undercarriage, and interior along the way.
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