VW Transporter T1 (1950-1967): Service and Repair Manuals

Volkswagen Transporter (1954-1967) | Autobooks Owners Workshop Manual

Autobooks guide to servicing, overhaul and repairs on the Volkswagen T1 Transporter.

Versions: Van, Kombi, Pick-up and Micro-bus.

Petrol engines: 1192 and 1493 cc.

Production years: 1954-1967.

This Autobooks Manual on the VW T1 Transporter vans 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.

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Volkswagen Transporter T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979) - 1200, 1500, 1600 cc | Clymer Owner's Workshop Manual

Floyd Clymer manual (reprint) on the Volkswagen Transporter T1 (1950-1967) and T2 (1967-1979).

Petrol engines: 1.2, 1.5 and 1.6 litre.

This Clymer repair manual on the VW Transporter T1 and T2 vans contains extensive information for maintenance, repair and overhaul of all mechanical and electric components.
It covers in detail the 1200, 1500 and 1600 petrol engines (removal - refitting, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, distribution, valves, oil pump, cooling, fuel system).
It also provides instructions for work on the clutch, gearbox, driveshafts, steering system, front and rear suspension, brakes, the electrical system and the exhaust.

• Includes technical specifications and torque wrench settings.
• Clear wiring diagrams.
• Reprint of the original Clymer book from 1970.

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How to Rebuild Your Volkswagen Air-Cooled Engine - All models from 1961 and up

Learn how to rebuild a Volkswagen air-cooled engine! This guide will teach the reader how to troubleshoot, remove, tear down, inspect, assemble, and install Bug, Bus, Karmann Ghia, Thing, Type-3, Type-4, and Porsche 914 engines. All models from 1961 and up are included.

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Volkswagen Transporter (1963-1967) (USA) - Bentley Workshop Manual

Bentley Service Manual, written by Volkswagen of America. Describes in great detail maintenance and repair of the VW Transporter T1 (Type 2).

Versions: Kombi, Micro Bus the Luxe, Ambulance, Delivery Van and Pick up (USA and European models).

Gasoline engines:
- 1200 (1192 cc, 34 hp)
- 1500 (1493 cc, 42 and 44 hp).

Model years: 1963-1967.

This Bentley workshop manual on the VW Transporter (T1) from the years 1963-1967 provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission, 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.

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How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive - A Manual of Step-By-Step Procedures for the Complete Idiot

First published in 1969, this classic manual of automotive repair equips VW owners with the practical skills to keep their Volkswagen running smoothly. Inside you'll find:
- Expert knowledge on any air-cooled Volkswagen built through 1978, including Bugs, Karmann Ghias, vans, and campers
- Easy-to-understand, fun-to-read information for novice and veteran mechanics alike, with anecdotal descriptions and clear language to help take the mystery out of diagnostic, maintenance, and repair procedures
- Trusted advice from the late John Muir, whose in-depth knowledge and sense of humor have guided Volkswagen enthusiasts for nearly 50 years
- Hand-lettered with intricate hand-drawn illustrations throughout
- Updated information on problem-solving, with new photos and an updated resource list.

Packed with trusted insight, troubleshooting tips, and clear directions, How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive is the ultimate VW manual.

Covers VW types 1, 2,3 and 4 with 1200, 1300, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 and 2000 engines, including fuel injection.

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How to Modify Volkswagen Bus Suspension, Brakes & Chassis for High Performance (Veloce SpeedPro)

The complete practical guide to modifying VW Bus suspension, brakes and chassis for high performance. Covers all T1 to T5 buses, vans, campers & pick-ups 1950-2010. Ideal for owners wanting to uprate handling. Suitable for practical enthusiasts and professional mechanics.

Original photography by the author, and technical diagrams by specialist component manufacturers.
All information is based on the practical experience of specialist VW mechanics and tuning shops. Includes a guide to VW Bus chassis numbers and gearbox references.

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The VW Air-Cooled Engine - Repair and Maintenance Manual

A no-nonsense engine manual that any practical-minded person can understand, giving a highly illustrated step-by-step guide to dismantling and rebuilding a Type 1 engine.
Most of the operations described in the book can be applied to the Type 4 unit used in 1700, 1800 and 2-litre Transporter models as well.

Topics covered included:
- workshop essentials;
- keeping the engine healthy;
- removing and stripping down the engine;
- examination of the engine components;
- reassembling the engine and ancillaries
- and full specifications of the various Type 1 and Type 4 engines.

With over 300 colour images, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone involved in the repair and maintenance of these iconic engines.

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Volkswagen Transporter Type 2 (1950-1962) (USA) - Bentley Workshop Manual

Bentley Service Manual, written by Volkswagen of America. Describes in great detail maintenance and repair of the VW Transporter Type 2.

Versions: Kombi, Micro Bus, Micro Bus the Luxe, Pick-up, Delivery Van and Ambulance.

Gasoline engines: 1131 cc (25 hp) and 1192 cc (36 and 40 hp).

Model years: 1950-1962.

This Bentley workshop manual on the first VW Transporter (T1) provides detailed instructions for work on the engines (mechanical part, distribution, valves, ignition, starter, alternator) and cooling system.
Covers also the clutch, transmission, suspension, brakes, steering, fuel system, exhaust, electrical system, interior and doors.

• Covers U.S. and Canadian models.
• Complete with adjustment data, torque wrench settings and wiring diagrams.
• This is the meest exhaustive workshop manual that for this vans beschikbaar is.

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How to Rebuild VW Air-Cooled Engines (1961-2003)

This book offers beautiful color photos with insightful step-by-step captions for expertly rebuilding Volkswagen air-cooled engines and provides in-depth, hands-on information for disassembly, inspection, machining, parts selection, preassembly, final assembly, installation, and tuning.
Not only are the procedures for rebuilding covered in depth but engine model types, identification codes, specifications, and details are also covered in a manner that allows the user to source a good later-model candidate for rebuilding and helps retrofit the modern engine designs into earlier chassis.

This resource focuses on the VW Type 1, 2, and 3 engines beginning in the year 1961, when a significant redesign improved the reliability, durability, and horsepower of the basic initial design. For more than 70 years, automotive enthusiasts and the public in general has embraced the VW air-cooled engine for its simplicity, its capacity to be modified, and its bulletproof reliability.
One of the most widely used and versatile internal combustion engines in the world, this engine has powered VW Beetles, Buses, Porsche 914s, off-road buggies and rails, formula race cars, and many other machines both on and off-road. From 1938 until 2003, more than 21 million Beetles equipped with an air-cooled rear-mounted engine were produced.

If you have any interest in reviving your old VW, or perhaps are researching the purchase of one, this handy guide will cover all the bases in bringing that old air-cooled powerplant back to life.

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Schrauberhandbuch VW-Boxer: Alle luftgekühlten Motoren - Käfer, Bulli & Co.

This do-it-yourself engine repair manual provides practical assistance in repairing and overhauling Type 1 engines.
Most of the work processes can also be transferred to the Type 4 engine of the 411 and 412 - which is installed in the Type 2 models with 1700 1800 and 2000 cc. The peculiarities of the other air-cooled boxers are also explained and illustrated.

Conclusion: a very clearly structured repair manual for beginners, advanced users and experts including an appendix with the technical data and technical terms as well as engine and chassis numbers.

Contents:
- Basics of workshop equipment
- Engine Type 1: How to keep the Beetle's heart healthy
- Remove the engine
- Remove the exhaust system and attachments on the Type 1 engine
- Disassemble the engine
- Check the engine components
- Pre-assemble the crankshaft ready for installation
- Overhaul the crankcase
- Remove the exhaust system and attachments on the Type 4 engines (1700 1800 2000 cc)
- Piston and cylinder assembly
- Overhaul and install cylinder heads
- Install attachments on the Type 1 engines
- Install attachments on the Type 4 engines (1700 1800 and 2000 cc).

German edition of the Crowood book "The VW Air-Cooled Engine - Repair and Maintenance".

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