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VW Beetle 1300, 1500, 1600: Service and Repair Manuals

A repair manual on your VW Beetle 1300, 1500 or 1600? Explore here workshop manuals for service and repair of VW cars. They provide detailed instructions for troubleshooting and parts replacement.

Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200 (1968-1977)
- Beetle 1300 and 1300A (1968-1975)
- Beetle 1500 (1968-1970)
- Beetle 1302 (1285 cc, 1970-1972)
- Beetle 1302 S and 1302 LS (1584 cc, 1970-1972)
- Beetle 1303 (1285 cc, 1972-1975)
- Karmann Ghia (1968-1974).

This Autobooks Manual on the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia models from the 1970s provides comprehensive step-by-step instructions for work on the engine, fuel system, ignition and cooling.
Covers also the clutch, gearbox, rear axle, front and rear suspension, steering box, brakes, the electrical system and the body.

  • Includes tables with detailed service data and torque specifications.
  • Complete with wiring diagrams.
Specs:180 pages, 23.5 x 19 x 1 cm / 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos, drawings and exploded views
Publisher:Autobooks / VelocePress (GB, 2001)
Series:Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual (OWM 760)
ISBN:9781588500137

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Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Volkswagen Beetle (1968-1977)

Language: English

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Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 317.4

Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317) covering the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S, 1500 (Typ 1, 08/1968-12/1999)
- Beetle Cabriolet (07/1969-07/1974)
- Transporter (Type 2).

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (25 kW/34 hp, engine code D)
- 1.3 L (27 kW/37 hp, E)
- 1.3 L (29 kW/39 hp, AC and F)
- 1.3 L (32 kW/44 hp, AB, ACD, AR and H)
- 1.6 L (34 kW/46 hp, AF)
- 1.6 L (35 kW/48 hp, AE, AH, AK and B)
- 1.6 L (37 kW/50 hp, AD and AS).

This Revue Technique for the VW Beetle and Transporter T2 models describes extensively service and repair of the petrol engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.

  • Includes adjustment data and wiring diagrams.
  • An integral owner's handbook provides information on operation and daily maintenance.
  • Additional chapter with tips and a checklist to prepare for the MOT test.
Specs:200 pages, 27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, 1996)
Series:Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 317.4)
ISBN:9782726831748

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Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 317.4

Volkswagen Coccinelle (Type 1) et utilitaires (Type 2) (08/1968 - 12/1999)

Language: French

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1500, 1500 convertible
- 1/1600
- 1500 Karmann Ghia
- 1500 convertible
- 1302, 1302 S (incl. Convertible)
- 1303 and 1303 S (incl. Convertible).

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (34 and 40 hp)
- 1.3 L (34, 40 and 44 hp)
- 1.5 L (44 hp)
- 1.6 L (47 and 50 hp).

Production years: 1968-1974.

Pages of the book [0979] VW Kafer (1968-1974) (1)

This Bucheli manual on the VW Beetle and Karmann Ghia models provides detailed instructions for work on the engine (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
Author:Peter Russek
Specs:168 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2010)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (979)
ISBN:9783716817858

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600 / 1302, 1302 S, 1303, 1303 S / 181, Karmann Ghia (1968-1974)

Language: German

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VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen models:
- Beetle 1200, 1300, 1302, 1302S, 1303, 1303S
- 1500 and 1600
- 1500 Karmann Ghia Coupé and Convertible
- 181.

Production years: since 1968.

Pages of the book [0198] VW Kafer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) (1)

This Bucheli manual on the VW Beetle (and derivative models) provides detailed instructions for work on the petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
Covers also the clutch, gearbox (only removal and installation), driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, electrical system and the exhaust.

  • Includes comprehensive technical data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams.
  • Reprint of the 3rd edition (1989).
Specs:28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2017)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (198-199)
ISBN:9783716812631

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VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

VW Käfer, Karmann Ghia, 181 (ab 1968)

Language: German

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 26, reprint) for the Volkswagen Beetle 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S and 1303 S.

Petrol engines:
- 1.2 L (25 kW/34 hp)
- 1.3 L (29 kW/40 hp)
- 1.3 L (32 kW/44 hp)
- 1.5 L (32 kW/44 hp)
- 1.6 L (37 kW/50 hp).

Production years: since 8/1969.

Pages of the book [JH 026] VW Kafer - alle Modelle (ab 8/1969) (1)
  • This repair manual on the VW Beetle describes maintenance and repair of the engines: the lubricating system, cooling, fuel system, filters and exhaust.
  • Covers also the clutch and transmission, the suspension, the steering system, the servo unit and the brakes, the electrical system (including windscreen wipers and lighting), the interior and the body.
  • This manual contains also adjustment data and a maintenance schedule.
Author:Dieter Korp
Specs:244 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1980)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (26)
ISBN:9783879430642

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VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

VW Käfer 1200, 1300, 1500, 1302 S, 1303 S (ab 8/1969)

Language: German

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Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Bogato ilustrowany, fachowy poradnik poświęcony obsłudze i naprawie:

Samochody osobowe VW Käfer (Typ 1) w wersjach:
- VW 1200, VW 1200 L
- VW 1300, VW 1300 L
- VW 1500, VW 1500 L
- VW 1302, VW 1302 S
- VW 1303, VW 1303 A, VW 1303 L, VW 1303 LS, VW 1303 S, VW 1303 T, VW 1303 TL
- VW Jeans i VW Big Bug,
Z nadwoziami limuzyna i kabriolet.

Lekkie samochody ciężarowe VW Transporter (Typ 2), nadwozia:
- furgon - VW Transporter
- mikrobus - VW Bus
- towarowo-osobowy - VW Kombi
- skrzyniowy - VW Pick-up i pochodne.

Silniki benzynowe: - 1.2 L, 1.3 L, 1.5 L, 1.6 L, 1.7 L, 1.8 L oraz 2.0 L, z mechanicznymi, półautomatycznymi i automatycznymi skrzynkami przekładniowymi.

Lata od 08/1967.

  • Szczegółowe dane techniczne i regulacyjne, zasady obsługi technicznej i niezbędne materiały eksploatacyjne. Opis demontażu, naprawy i montażu poszczególnych części, mechanizmów i zespołów.
  • Polskie wydanie książki Revue Technique Automobile.
Author:Praca zbiorowa
Specs:280 pages, 29.5 x 21 cm / 11.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:314 photos and drawings
Publisher:Wydawnictwa Komunikacji i Łączności WKŁ (PL, 2016)
ISBN:9788320616552
Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Volkswagen Käfer (Typ 1) i Transporter (Typ 2) (od modeli 1968)

Language: Polish

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J. H. Haynes, D. H. Stead | English | paperback | 184 p. | 2012

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