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VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia: Service and Repair Manuals

A repair manual on your VW Beetle or Karmann Ghia? Explore here workshop manuals for service and repair of VW cars. They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

Volkswagen Beetle & Karmann Ghia (1954-1979) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual on the Volkswagen Kever (1954-1979) and Karmann Ghia (1956-1975).

Gasoline engines: 1200, 1300, 1500 and 1600 cc.

This Haynes manual for the Volkswagen Kever and Karmann Ghia guides you through the maintenance and repair of the gasoline engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals, and crankshaft).
It also includes procedures for the cooling, air conditioning, fuel system, exhaust plus the starting and charging system. Additionally, it covers work on the clutch, gearbox (removal and installation), propshafts, braking system, suspension, steering box, body, interior and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with detailed photos.
  • Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
  • Based on a complete strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.
Author:Ken Freund
Specs:318 pages, 27 x 21 x 2.5 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.98 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Manuals, Inc. (USA, 1988)
Series:Haynes Auto Repair Manual (96008)
ISBN:9781850107293

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Volkswagen Beetle & Karmann Ghia (1954-1979) (USA) | Haynes Repair Manual

Volkswagen Beetle & Karmann Ghia (1954-1979) (USA)

Language: English

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Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia - Types 11, 14 and 15 (1952-1957) (USA) - Bentley Workshop Manual

Bentley Service Manual, written by Volkswagen of America. Describes in great detail maintenance and repair of the VW models:
- Type 11 Beetle
- Type 14 Karmann Ghia Coupé
- Type 15 Beetle Cabriolet.

Gasoline engines:
- 1131 cc (25pk, Type 1)
- 1192 cc (36 hp, Type 1, since 1/1954)
- 1192 cc (36 hp, Type 1, since 8/1955).

Model years: 1952-1957.

This Bentley workshop manual on the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia from the years 1952-1957 provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, Solex 28 PCI carburettor, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (synchronized and not-synchronized), suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior and doors.

  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
  • This is the most comprehensive workshop manual available for these cars.
Author:Volkswagen of America
Specs:704 pages, 28.5 x 22.5 x 4.4 cm / 11.2 x 8.9 x 1.73 in, hardback
Illustrations:1300 photos and drawings
Publisher:Bentley Publishers (USA, 1954)
Series:Bentley Service Manual
ISBN:9780837617114

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Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia - Types 11, 14 and 15 (1952-1957) (USA) - Bentley Workshop Manual

Volkswagen Beetle and Karmann Ghia - Types 11, 14 and 15 (1952-1957) (USA) - Bentley Workshop Manual

Language: English

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Volkswagen Coccinelle 1100 - 1200 - 1300 - 1500 Karmann Ghia (1939-1969) | Les Archives du Collectionneur ADC 20

Workshop manual from the French series "Les Archives du Collectionneur" (nr. 20). Describes maintenance and repair of the Volkswagen Beetle 1100, 1200, 1300, 1500 and Karmann Ghia.

Production years: 1939-1965.

This manual on the VW Beetle 1100, 1200, 1300, 1500 and Karmann Ghia models is based on the original editions of the Revue Technique Automobile.
Describes maintenance and repair of the engine, clutch, gearbox, front and rear axles, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, steering and the electrical system.

  • Complete with wiring diagrams.
  • Also includes information on the history of these cars and model changes.
Specs:76 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, )
Series:Les Archives du Collectionneur (ADC 20)
ISBN:9782726899274

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Volkswagen Coccinelle 1100 - 1200 - 1300 - 1500 Karmann Ghia (1939-1969) | Les Archives du Collectionneur ADC 20

Volkswagen Coccinelle 1100 - 1200 - 1300 - 1500 Karmann Ghia (1939-1969)

Language: French

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VW Käfer - alle Modelle (Jetzt mache ich ihn schneller) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 7, reprint) for the tuning of the Volkswagen Beetle.

Pages of the book [JH 007] VW Kafer - alle Modelle (1)
Author:Gert Hack, Dieter Korp
Specs:272 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1972)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (7)
ISBN:9783879430468

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VW Käfer - alle Modelle (Jetzt mache ich ihn schneller)

Language: German

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