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VW Golf I Diesel (1976-1984) repair manuals

Find the best VW Golf I Diesel (1976-1984) 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 Mk 1 - Diesel (1978 - Feb 1984) & Jetta - Diesel (1981 - June 1984) | Haynes Service and Repair Manual

Haynes Repair Manual covering the Volkswagen models:
- Golf 1 Diesel C, D and LD (1978-2/1984)
- Jetta Diesel C, D and LD (1981-6/1984).

Diesel engines: 1.5 (1471 cc) and 1.6 (1588 cc).

Exclusions: This manual does not cover the Golf Diesel Van or the Caddy pick-up.

This Haynes manual for the VW Golf 1 and Jetta Diesel describes service and repair of the diesel engines (distribution, belts, valves, camshaft, cylinder head, oil pump, seals and radiator).
It also includes procedures for the heater, the injection pump and injection nozzles, the exhaust, the 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.

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Details:283 pages, 27 x 21 x 1.4 cm / 10.6 x 8.25 x 0.55 in, paperback
Illustrations:hundreds of photos and drawings
Publisher:Haynes Publishing (GB, 2012)
Series:Haynes Service and Repair Manual (0451)
ISBN:9780857335845

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Cover repair manual VW Golf Mk 1 - Diesel (1978 - Feb 1984) & Jetta - Diesel (1981 - June 1984)

VW Golf Mk 1 - Diesel (1978 - Feb 1984) & Jetta - Diesel (1981 - June 1984)

Language: English

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VW Golf Diesel (ab 9/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Golf I Diesel.

Production years: since 9/1980.

Pages of the book [0621] VW Golf Diesel (ab 9/1980) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Golf Diesel provides detailed instructions for work on the diesel 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.
  • Reprint of the 5th edition (1991).

Product details

Details:160 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2016)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (621-622)
ISBN:9783716815557

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Cover repair manual VW Golf Diesel (ab 9/1980)

VW Golf Diesel (ab 9/1980)

Language: German

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VW Golf - 1.5 Liter Diesel (Herbst 1976-8/1980) | Bucheli Reparaturanleitung

Bucheli Reparaturanleitung for service and repair of the Volkswagen Golf Diesel.

Diesel engine: 1.5 litre.

Production years: autumn 1976-8/1980.

Pages of the book [0318] VW Golf - 1.5 Diesel (Herbst 1976-8/1980) (1)

This Bucheli repair manual for the VW Golf Diesel provides detailed instructions for work on the diesel 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.

Product details

Details:104 pages, 28 x 21 cm / 11 x 8.25 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Bucheli Verlag (CH, 2012)
Series:Bucheli Reparaturanleitung (318)
ISBN:9783716813980

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Cover repair manual VW Golf - 1.5 Liter Diesel (Herbst 1976-8/1980)

VW Golf - 1.5 Liter Diesel (Herbst 1976-8/1980)

Language: German

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VW Golf - Diesel, Turbo-Diesel | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 76, reprint) for the Volkswagen Golf I Diesel and Turbo-Diesel.

  • This repair manual for the VW Golf I Diesel et Turbo-Diesel describes maintenance and repair of the diesel 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.
  • Reprint of the 3rd edition (1983).

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, 2016)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (76)
ISBN:9783879436620

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Cover repair manual VW Golf - Diesel, Turbo-Diesel

VW Golf - Diesel, Turbo-Diesel

Language: German

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VW Golf Diesel (bis 10/1983) / Jetta Diesel (bis 01/1984) | Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst

Repair manual from the series "Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst" (nr. 131, reprint) for the Volkswagen Golf Diesel (until 10/1983) and Jetta Diesel (until 01/1984).

Versions: C, CL, GL, LD, GLD, GTD and Formel E.

Diesel engines:
- 1.5 L (37 kW/50 hp)
- 1.6 L (40 kW/54 hp)
- 1.6 L Turbo (51 kW/70 hp).

Pages of the book [JH 131] VW Golf D (bis 10/83) / Jetta D (bis 01/84) (1)

  • This repair manual for the VW Golf Diesel and Jetta Diesel describes maintenance and repair of the 1.5 L and 1.6 L diesel 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.
  • Reprint of the 3rd edition (1994).

Product details

Author:Dieter Korp
Details:258 pages, 26.5 x 20 cm / 10.4 x 7.9 in, paperback
Illustrations:numerous photos and drawings
Publisher:Motorbuch Verlag (D, 2017)
Series:Jetzt helfe ich mir selbst (131)
ISBN:9783613012394

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Cover repair manual VW Golf Diesel (bis 10/1983) / Jetta Diesel (bis 01/1984)

VW Golf Diesel (bis 10/1983) / Jetta Diesel (bis 01/1984)

Language: German

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