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VW Golf I (1974-1984) repair manuals

Find the best VW Golf I (type A1, 1974-1984) repair manuals here. Detailed step-by-step guides for easy DIY service and repairs on VW cars. Clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

VW Golf & Jetta Mk 1 - Petrol 1.1 & 1.3 litres (1974-1984) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen Golf and Jetta 1.

Petrol engines: 1.1 L (1093 cc) and 1.3 L (1272 cc), including Formula E.

Production years: 1974-1984.

This Haynes manual for the VW Golf and Jetta 1 1100 and 1300 petrol models describes service and repair of the engine (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, fuel system, exhaust, starting and charging system. Additionally, it describes work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, braking system, suspension, steering gear, body, interior, and electrical system.

  • Step-by-step instructions with hundreds of detailed photos guide you through every job.
  • Based on a complete vehicle strip-down and rebuild.
  • Includes a maintenance schedule, technical specifications, torque wrench settings, and troubleshooting tables.
  • Clear and detailed wiring diagrams.

Product details

Details:27 x 21 x 1 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.39 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2014)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0716)
ISBN:9780857335814

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Cover repair manual VW Golf & Jetta Mk 1 - Petrol 1.1 & 1.3 litres (1974-1984)

VW Golf & Jetta Mk 1 - Petrol 1.1 & 1.3 litres (1974-1984)

Language: English

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Volkswagen Golf et Jetta - essence et Diesel (1974-1984) | Revue Technique Automobile RTA 731.1

Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 731) repair manual covering the Volkswagen Golf I and Jetta, all petrol and diesel engines.

Production years: 1974-1984.

This Revue Technique for the Volkswagen Golf I and Jetta describes extensively service and repair of the petrol and diesel engines (including timing gear, cylinder head, lubrication, coolant pump and fuel system).
Covers also work on the clutch, transmission, driveshafts, steering system, suspension, wheel hubs, brakes, electric equipment and body.

  • Includes adjustment data, torque wrench settings 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.

Product details

Details:27 x 21 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:ETAI (F, )
Series:Revue Technique Automobile (RTA 731.1)
ISBN:9782726873113

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Cover repair manual Volkswagen Golf et Jetta - essence et Diesel (1974-1984)

Volkswagen Golf et Jetta - essence et Diesel (1974-1984)

Language: French

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VW Golf (9/1976-8/1983), Jetta (8/1980-1/1984), Caddy (ab 11/1982) - Diesel | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 9) for the Volkswagen models:
- Golf Diesel (09/1976-08/1983)
- Jetta Diesel (08/1980-01/1984)
- Caddy Diesel (since 11/1982).

Diesel engines:
- Golf 1.5 L (37 kW/50 hp, 8/76-8/80)
- Golf 1.6 L (40 kW/54 hp, 9/80-8/83)
- Golf 1.6 L (51 kW/70 hp, 9/81-8/83)
- Jetta 1.6 L (40 kW/54 hp, 8/80-1/84)
- Jetta 1.6 L (51 kW/70 hp, 5/82-1/84)
- Caddy 1.6 L (40 kW/54 hp, since 11/82).

The initial section of this manual for the VW Golf Diesel, Jetta Diesel and Caddy Diesel covers inspection and daily maintenance of the 1.5 L and 1.6 L diesel engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

  • Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.

Product details

Author:Rüdiger Etzold
Details:188 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014)
Series:So wird's gemacht (9)
ISBN:9783768802642

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Cover repair manual VW Golf (9/1976-8/1983), Jetta (8/1980-1/1984), Caddy (ab 11/1982) - Diesel

VW Golf (9/1976-8/1983), Jetta (8/1980-1/1984), Caddy (ab 11/1982) - Diesel

Language: German

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VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (2/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983), Caddy (9/1982-4/1992) - Benziner 1.5 L, 1.6 L und 1.8 L | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 11) for the Volkswagen models:
- Golf (09/1974-08/1983)
- Scirocco (02/1974-04/1981)
- Jetta (08/1979-12/1983)
- Caddy (9/1982-04/1992).

Petrol engines:
Golf 1:
- 1.5 L (51 kW/70 hp, 09/74-08/75)
- 1.5 L (51 kW/70 hp, 08/77-08/83)
- 1.5 L (63 kW/85 hp, 09/74-08/75)
- 1.6 L (55 kW/75 hp, 09/75-07/77)
- 1.6 L (63 kW/85 hp, 09/75-08/83)
- 1.6 L (81 kW/110 hp, 06/76-07/82)
- 1.8 L (82 kW/112 hp, 08/82-08/83)
Jetta 1:
- 1.5 L (51 kW/70 hp, 08/79-12/83)
- 1.6 L (63 kW/85 hp, 08/79-08/83)
- 1.6 L (81 kW/110 hp, 08/79-07/82)
Scirocco 1:
- 1.5 L (51/63 kW/70/85 hp, 02/74-04/81)
- 1.5 L (55/63 kW/70/85 hp, 02/74-04/81)
- 1.6 L (55 kW/75 hp, 02/74-04/81)
- 1.6 L (81 kW/110 hp, 02/74-04/81)
Caddy 1:
- 1.5 L (51 kW/70 hp, 09/82-08/83)
- 1.6 L (55 kW/75 hp, 09/83-04/92).

The initial section of this manual for the VW Golf, Jetta, Scirocco and Caddy covers inspection and daily maintenance of the 1.5 L, 1.6 L and 1.8 L petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

  • Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
  • 11 clear wiring diagrams (in colour) of the main circuits.

Product details

Author:Rüdiger Etzold
Details:254 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:424 photos and drawings
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014)
Series:So wird's gemacht (11)
ISBN:9783768802079

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Cover repair manual VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (2/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983), Caddy (9/1982-4/1992) - Benziner 1.5 L, 1.6 L und 1.8 L

VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (2/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983), Caddy (9/1982-4/1992) - Benziner 1.5 L, 1.6 L und 1.8 L

Language: German

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VW Golf (bis 10/1983), Jetta (bis 1/1984), Scirocco (bis 4/1981) - Benziner ohne Einspritzer | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 104, reprint) covering the Volkswagen models:
- Golf (until 10/1983)
- Jetta (until 1/1984)
- Scirocco (until 4/1981).

Petrol engines:
- 1.1 L (37 kW/50 hp)
- 1.3 L (44 kW/60 hp)
- 1.5 L (51 kW/70 hp and 63 kW/85 hp)
- 1.6 L (55 kW/75 hp and 63 kW/85 hp).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the engines with injection.

Pages of the book [JH 104] VW Golf (<83), Jetta (<84), Scirocco (<81) (1)

  • This repair manual for the VW Golf, Jetta and Scirocco describes maintenance and repair of the petrol 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.

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Author:Dieter Korp
Details:270 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1995)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (104)
ISBN:9783613011946

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Cover repair manual VW Golf (bis 10/1983), Jetta (bis 1/1984), Scirocco (bis 4/1981) - Benziner ohne Einspritzer

VW Golf (bis 10/1983), Jetta (bis 1/1984), Scirocco (bis 4/1981) - Benziner ohne Einspritzer

Language: German

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VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (3/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983) - Benziner 1.1 L und 1.3 L (50/60 PS) | So wird's gemacht

Workshop manual from the German series So wird's gemacht (nr. 10) for the Volkswagen models:
- Golf (09/1974-08/1983)
- Scirocco (03/1974-04/1981)
- Jetta (08/1979-12/1983)

Petrol engines:
Golf:
- 1.1 L (37 kW/50 hp, 9/74-8/83)
- 1.3 L (44 kW/60 hp, 9/79-8/83)
Jetta:
- 1.1 L (37 kW/50 hp, 8/79-12/83)
- 1.3 L (44 kW/60 hp, 9/79-12/83)
Scirocco:
- 1.1 L (37 kW/50 hp, 3/74-4/81).

The initial section of this manual for the VW Golf, Scirocco and Jetta covers inspection and daily maintenance of the 1.1 L and 1.3 L petrol engines, transmission, brakes, steering and body (including the electrical system, windscreen wipers, lighting and heating or air conditioning).

Furthermore, this book provides detailed guidance on the following components:
- Suspension (replacement of driveshafts, springs and shock absorbers), steering (ball joints) and brakes (discs, brake linings and handbrake).
- Electrical system (battery, voltage regulator and starter motor).
- Dismantling and assembly of the engine cylinder head and cam drive, including replacement of the v-belt and the timing belt or chain.
- The lubricating system with the oil pump.
- The cooling system (replacement of radiator, thermostat and cooling fan).
- The fuel system (air filter, fuel pump and fuel filter) and exhaust (replacement of mufflers).
- Interior: removal and refitting of the dashboard, instrument panel, consoles, interior trim and seats.
- Body: dismantling and assembly of bumpers, fenders, bonnet, tailgate, doors, window mechanisms, locks and mirrors.

  • Extensive technical specifications, adjustment data and torque wrench settings.
  • Clear wiring diagrams of the main circuits.

Product details

Author:Rüdiger Etzold
Details:176 pages, 26 x 19.5 cm / 10.25 x 7.7 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Delius Klasing Verlag GmbH (D, 2014)
Series:So wird's gemacht (10)
ISBN:9783768802000

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Cover repair manual VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (3/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983) - Benziner 1.1 L und 1.3 L (50/60 PS)

VW Golf (9/1974-8/1983), Scirocco (3/1974-4/1981), Jetta (8/1979-12/1983) - Benziner 1.1 L und 1.3 L (50/60 PS)

Language: German

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VW Golf, Scirocco - ohne Diesel- und Einspritzmotor (bis 7/1978) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 50, reprint) for the Volkswagen Golf and Scirocco.

Production years: until 7/1978.

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the engines with injection or the diesel engines.

  • This repair manual for the VW Golf and Scirocco describes maintenance and repair of the petrol 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.

Product details

Author:Dieter Korp
Details:232 pages, 22 x 15.5 cm / 8.7 x 6.1 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 1978)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (50)
ISBN:9783879433926

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Cover repair manual VW Golf, Scirocco - ohne Diesel- und Einspritzmotor (bis 7/1978)

VW Golf, Scirocco - ohne Diesel- und Einspritzmotor (bis 7/1978)

Language: German

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